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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,940.71, 4,410.59 and 966.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,940.71, 4,410.59 and 966.33 is: 1,449.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,940.71 : 4,410.59 = 966.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,940.71/4,410.59 = 966.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,940.71x = 4,410.59 × 966.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,940.71x = 4,262,080.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,262,080.60/2,940.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.34

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