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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,527.12, 3,790.16 and 966.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,527.12, 3,790.16 and 966.04 is: 1,448.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,527.12 : 3,790.16 = 966.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,527.12/3,790.16 = 966.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,527.12x = 3,790.16 × 966.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,527.12x = 3,661,446.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,661,446.17/2,527.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.86

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