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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.26, 3,298.60 and 966.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.26, 3,298.60 and 966.74 is: 1,449.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.26 : 3,298.60 = 966.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.26/3,298.60 = 966.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.26x = 3,298.60 × 966.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.26x = 3,188,888.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,188,888.56/2,200.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.32

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