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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.49, 4,456.89 and 1,926.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.49, 4,456.89 and 1,926.99 is: 2,895.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.49 : 4,456.89 = 1,926.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.49/4,456.89 = 1,926.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.49x = 4,456.89 × 1,926.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.49x = 8,588,382.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,588,382.46/2,966.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,895.13

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