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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.86, 4,446.36 and 1,116.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.86, 4,446.36 and 1,116.23 is: 1,673.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.86 : 4,446.36 = 1,116.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.86/4,446.36 = 1,116.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.86x = 4,446.36 × 1,116.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.86x = 4,963,138.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,963,138.19/2,964.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,673.99

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