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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.66, 3,640.66 and 966.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.66, 3,640.66 and 966.84 is: 1,450.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.66 : 3,640.66 = 966.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.66/3,640.66 = 966.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.66x = 3,640.66 × 966.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.66x = 3,519,935.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,519,935.71/2,426.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.53

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