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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,527.04, 3,790 and 966.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,527.04, 3,790 and 966.48 is: 1,449.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,527.04 : 3,790 = 966.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,527.04/3,790 = 966.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,527.04x = 3,790 × 966.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,527.04x = 3,662,959.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,662,959.20/2,527.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.51

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