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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.58, 4,449.84 and 1,018.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.58, 4,449.84 and 1,018.92 is: 1,528.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.58 : 4,449.84 = 1,018.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.58/4,449.84 = 1,018.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.58x = 4,449.84 × 1,018.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.58x = 4,534,030.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,534,030.97/2,966.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.37

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