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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,816.22, 4,219.68 and 966.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,816.22, 4,219.68 and 966.32 is: 1,447.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,816.22 : 4,219.68 = 966.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,816.22/4,219.68 = 966.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,816.22x = 4,219.68 × 966.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,816.22x = 4,077,540.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,077,540.08/2,816.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.88

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