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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.36, 4,451.25 and 1,211.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.36, 4,451.25 and 1,211.09 is: 1,817.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.36 : 4,451.25 = 1,211.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.36/4,451.25 = 1,211.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.36x = 4,451.25 × 1,211.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.36x = 5,390,842.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,390,842.11/2,966.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.33

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