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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,914.24, 4,370.80 and 966.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,914.24, 4,370.80 and 966.19 is: 1,449.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,914.24 : 4,370.80 = 966.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,914.24/4,370.80 = 966.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,914.24x = 4,370.80 × 966.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,914.24x = 4,223,023.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,223,023.25/2,914.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.10

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