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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.68, 4,444.98 and 1,664.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.68, 4,444.98 and 1,664.92 is: 2,494.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.68 : 4,444.98 = 1,664.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.68/4,444.98 = 1,664.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.68x = 4,444.98 × 1,664.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.68x = 7,400,536.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,400,536.10/2,966.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.55

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