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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.63, 4,447.51 and 1,579.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.63, 4,447.51 and 1,579.10 is: 2,367.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.63 : 4,447.51 = 1,579.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.63/4,447.51 = 1,579.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.63x = 4,447.51 × 1,579.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.63x = 7,023,036.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,023,036.86/2,966.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,367.35

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