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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,697.84, 4,047.84 and 966.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,697.84, 4,047.84 and 966.60 is: 1,450.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,697.84 : 4,047.84 = 966.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,697.84/4,047.84 = 966.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,697.84x = 4,047.84 × 966.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,697.84x = 3,912,642.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,912,642.14/2,697.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.29

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