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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,965.82, 4,448.22 and 991.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,965.82, 4,448.22 and 991.22 is: 1,486.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,965.82 : 4,448.22 = 991.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,965.82/4,448.22 = 991.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,965.82x = 4,448.22 × 991.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,965.82x = 4,409,164.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,409,164.63/2,965.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.66

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