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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,965.67, 4,445.76 and 1,118.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,965.67, 4,445.76 and 1,118.01 is: 1,675.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,965.67 : 4,445.76 = 1,118.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,965.67/4,445.76 = 1,118.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,965.67x = 4,445.76 × 1,118.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,965.67x = 4,970,404.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,970,404.14/2,965.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,675.98

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