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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.64, 4,450.60 and 992.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.64, 4,450.60 and 992.44 is: 1,488.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.64 : 4,450.60 = 992.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.64/4,450.60 = 992.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.64x = 4,450.60 × 992.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.64x = 4,416,953.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,416,953.46/2,966.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.87

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