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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.12, 4,449.48 and 1,018.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.12, 4,449.48 and 1,018.07 is: 1,527.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.12 : 4,449.48 = 1,018.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.12/4,449.48 = 1,018.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.12x = 4,449.48 × 1,018.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.12x = 4,529,854.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,529,854.77/2,966.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.20

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