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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.69, 4,448.52 and 991.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.69, 4,448.52 and 991.62 is: 1,486.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.69 : 4,448.52 = 991.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.69/4,448.52 = 991.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.69x = 4,448.52 × 991.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.69x = 4,411,241.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,411,241.40/2,966.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.92

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