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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.52, 4,450.47 and 887.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.52, 4,450.47 and 887.16 is: 1,330.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.52 : 4,450.47 = 887.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.52/4,450.47 = 887.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.52x = 4,450.47 × 887.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.52x = 3,948,278.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,948,278.97/2,966.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.95

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