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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.36, 4,441.33 and 2,233.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.36, 4,441.33 and 2,233.71 is: 3,344.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.36 : 4,441.33 = 2,233.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.36/4,441.33 = 2,233.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.36x = 4,441.33 × 2,233.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.36x = 9,920,646.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,920,646.03/2,966.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.39

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