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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.49, 4,446.80 and 1,403.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.49, 4,446.80 and 1,403.73 is: 2,104.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.49 : 4,446.80 = 1,403.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.49/4,446.80 = 1,403.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.49x = 4,446.80 × 1,403.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.49x = 6,242,104.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,242,104.81/2,966.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,104.21

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