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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.69, 4,449.65 and 1,322.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.69, 4,449.65 and 1,322.87 is: 1,984.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.69 : 4,449.65 = 1,322.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.69/4,449.65 = 1,322.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.69x = 4,449.65 × 1,322.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.69x = 5,886,279.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,886,279.63/2,966.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,984.13

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