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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.36, 4,449.56 and 1,652.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.36, 4,449.56 and 1,652.11 is: 2,478.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.36 : 4,449.56 = 1,652.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.36/4,449.56 = 1,652.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.36x = 4,449.56 × 1,652.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.36x = 7,351,143.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,351,143.19/2,966.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,478.17

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