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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.37, 4,449.83 and 1,505.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.37, 4,449.83 and 1,505.13 is: 2,257.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.37 : 4,449.83 = 1,505.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.37/4,449.83 = 1,505.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.37x = 4,449.83 × 1,505.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.37x = 6,697,565.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,697,565.10/2,966.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,257.83

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