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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.22, 4,453.38 and 1,506.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.22, 4,453.38 and 1,506.40 is: 2,261.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.22 : 4,453.38 = 1,506.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.22/4,453.38 = 1,506.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.22x = 4,453.38 × 1,506.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.22x = 6,708,560.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,708,560.50/2,966.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,261.65

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