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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.44, 4,448.22 and 1,117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.44, 4,448.22 and 1,117 is: 1,674.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.44 : 4,448.22 = 1,117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.44/4,448.22 = 1,117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.44x = 4,448.22 × 1,117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.44x = 4,968,661.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,968,661.74/2,966.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,674.96

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