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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,914.03, 4,371.32 and 966.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,914.03, 4,371.32 and 966.25 is: 1,449.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,914.03 : 4,371.32 = 966.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,914.03/4,371.32 = 966.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,914.03x = 4,371.32 × 966.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,914.03x = 4,223,787.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,223,787.95/2,914.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.47

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