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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.67, 4,448.79 and 1,116.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.67, 4,448.79 and 1,116.86 is: 1,674.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.67 : 4,448.79 = 1,116.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.67/4,448.79 = 1,116.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.67x = 4,448.79 × 1,116.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.67x = 4,968,653.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,968,653.36/2,966.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,674.83

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