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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.64, 4,450.47 and 1,323.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.64, 4,450.47 and 1,323.15 is: 1,984.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.64 : 4,450.47 = 1,323.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.64/4,450.47 = 1,323.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.64x = 4,450.47 × 1,323.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.64x = 5,888,639.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,888,639.38/2,966.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,984.95

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