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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.30, 4,449.34 and 1,407.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.30, 4,449.34 and 1,407.05 is: 2,110.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.30 : 4,449.34 = 1,407.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.30/4,449.34 = 1,407.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.30x = 4,449.34 × 1,407.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.30x = 6,260,443.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,260,443.85/2,966.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110.52

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