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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.31, 4,449.15 and 1,066.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.31, 4,449.15 and 1,066.46 is: 1,599.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.31 : 4,449.15 = 1,066.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.31/4,449.15 = 1,066.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.31x = 4,449.15 × 1,066.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.31x = 4,744,818.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,744,818.26/2,966.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.57

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