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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.28, 4,446.51 and 1,650.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.28, 4,446.51 and 1,650.66 is: 2,474.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.28 : 4,446.51 = 1,650.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.28/4,446.51 = 1,650.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.28x = 4,446.51 × 1,650.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.28x = 7,339,676.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,339,676.20/2,966.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,474.37

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