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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.24, 4,445.40 and 1,233.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.24, 4,445.40 and 1,233.92 is: 1,849.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.24 : 4,445.40 = 1,233.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.24/4,445.40 = 1,233.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.24x = 4,445.40 × 1,233.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.24x = 5,485,267.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,485,267.97/2,966.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,849.23

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