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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.10, 4,447.80 and 1,579.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.10, 4,447.80 and 1,579.08 is: 2,367.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.10 : 4,447.80 = 1,579.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.10/4,447.80 = 1,579.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.10x = 4,447.80 × 1,579.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.10x = 7,023,432.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,023,432.02/2,966.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,367.90

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