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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.55, 4,452.59 and 1,506.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.55, 4,452.59 and 1,506.72 is: 2,261.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.55 : 4,452.59 = 1,506.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.55/4,452.59 = 1,506.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.55x = 4,452.59 × 1,506.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.55x = 6,708,806.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,708,806.40/2,966.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,261.48

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