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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.22, 4,450.14 and 1,731.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.22, 4,450.14 and 1,731.33 is: 2,597.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.22 : 4,450.14 = 1,731.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.22/4,450.14 = 1,731.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.22x = 4,450.14 × 1,731.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.22x = 7,704,660.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,704,660.89/2,966.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,597.47

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