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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966, 4,449.24 and 914

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966, 4,449.24 and 914 is: 1,371.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966 : 4,449.24 = 914 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966/4,449.24 = 914/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966x = 4,449.24 × 914
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966x = 4,066,605.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,066,605.36/2,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.07

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