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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.26, 4,450.78 and 1,322.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.26, 4,450.78 and 1,322.64 is: 1,984.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.26 : 4,450.78 = 1,322.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.26/4,450.78 = 1,322.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.26x = 4,450.78 × 1,322.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.26x = 5,886,779.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,886,779.66/2,966.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,984.58

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