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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,965.89, 4,449.34 and 1,322.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,965.89, 4,449.34 and 1,322.40 is: 1,983.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,965.89 : 4,449.34 = 1,322.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,965.89/4,449.34 = 1,322.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,965.89x = 4,449.34 × 1,322.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,965.89x = 5,883,807.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,883,807.22/2,965.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,983.83

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