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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,722.15, 4,083.53 and 966.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,722.15, 4,083.53 and 966.78 is: 1,450.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,722.15 : 4,083.53 = 966.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,722.15/4,083.53 = 966.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,722.15x = 4,083.53 × 966.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,722.15x = 3,947,875.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,947,875.13/2,722.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.28

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