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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,136.48, 3,206.25 and 966.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,136.48, 3,206.25 and 966.44 is: 1,450.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,136.48 : 3,206.25 = 966.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,136.48/3,206.25 = 966.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,136.48x = 3,206.25 × 966.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,136.48x = 3,098,632.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,098,632.22/2,136.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.34

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