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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.08, 4,448.96 and 1,018.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.08, 4,448.96 and 1,018.40 is: 1,527.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.08 : 4,448.96 = 1,018.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.08/4,448.96 = 1,018.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.08x = 4,448.96 × 1,018.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.08x = 4,530,820.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,530,820.86/2,966.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.55

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