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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.17, 4,451.98 and 1,506.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.17, 4,451.98 and 1,506.37 is: 2,260.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.17 : 4,451.98 = 1,506.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.17/4,451.98 = 1,506.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.17x = 4,451.98 × 1,506.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.17x = 6,706,329.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,706,329.11/2,966.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,260.94

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