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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.19, 4,448.37 and 1,017.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.19, 4,448.37 and 1,017.93 is: 1,526.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.19 : 4,448.37 = 1,017.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.19/4,448.37 = 1,017.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.19x = 4,448.37 × 1,017.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.19x = 4,528,129.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,528,129.27/2,966.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.58

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