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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,941.78, 4,413.05 and 966.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,941.78, 4,413.05 and 966.73 is: 1,450.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,941.78 : 4,413.05 = 966.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,941.78/4,413.05 = 966.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,941.78x = 4,413.05 × 966.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,941.78x = 4,266,227.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,266,227.83/2,941.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.22

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