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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,697.63, 4,046.78 and 966.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,697.63, 4,046.78 and 966.25 is: 1,449.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,697.63 : 4,046.78 = 966.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,697.63/4,046.78 = 966.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,697.63x = 4,046.78 × 966.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,697.63x = 3,910,201.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,910,201.18/2,697.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.49

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