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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.23, 4,443.39 and 1,382.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.23, 4,443.39 and 1,382.71 is: 2,071.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.23 : 4,443.39 = 1,382.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.23/4,443.39 = 1,382.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.23x = 4,443.39 × 1,382.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.23x = 6,143,919.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,143,919.79/2,966.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,071.29

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