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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.49, 4,443.26 and 1,424.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.49, 4,443.26 and 1,424.25 is: 2,133.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.49 : 4,443.26 = 1,424.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.49/4,443.26 = 1,424.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.49x = 4,443.26 × 1,424.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.49x = 6,328,305.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,328,305.93/2,966.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,133.26

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