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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.40, 4,450.08 and 1,117.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.40, 4,450.08 and 1,117.44 is: 1,676.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.40 : 4,450.08 = 1,117.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.40/4,450.08 = 1,117.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.40x = 4,450.08 × 1,117.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.40x = 4,972,697.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,972,697.40/2,966.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.34

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