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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,914.16, 4,371.53 and 966.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,914.16, 4,371.53 and 966.69 is: 1,450.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,914.16 : 4,371.53 = 966.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,914.16/4,371.53 = 966.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,914.16x = 4,371.53 × 966.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,914.16x = 4,225,909.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,225,909.50/2,914.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.13

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