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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,940.92, 4,410.45 and 966.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,940.92, 4,410.45 and 966.23 is: 1,449.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,940.92 : 4,410.45 = 966.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,940.92/4,410.45 = 966.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,940.92x = 4,410.45 × 966.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,940.92x = 4,261,493.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,261,493.90/2,940.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.03

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