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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.06, 4,447.46 and 1,321.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.06, 4,447.46 and 1,321.76 is: 1,981.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.06 : 4,447.46 = 1,321.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.06/4,447.46 = 1,321.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.06x = 4,447.46 × 1,321.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.06x = 5,878,474.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,878,474.73/2,966.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,981.91

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