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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.20, 4,443.66 and 1,662.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.20, 4,443.66 and 1,662.93 is: 2,492.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.20 : 4,443.66 = 1,662.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.20/4,443.66 = 1,662.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.20x = 4,443.66 × 1,662.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.20x = 7,389,495.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,389,495.52/2,964.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,492.92

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