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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,914.40, 4,372.38 and 966.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,914.40, 4,372.38 and 966.62 is: 1,450.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,914.40 : 4,372.38 = 966.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,914.40/4,372.38 = 966.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,914.40x = 4,372.38 × 966.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,914.40x = 4,226,408.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,226,408.09/2,914.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.18

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