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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.72, 4,450.44 and 1,235.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.72, 4,450.44 and 1,235.12 is: 1,852.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.72 : 4,450.44 = 1,235.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.72/4,450.44 = 1,235.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.72x = 4,450.44 × 1,235.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.72x = 5,496,827.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,496,827.45/2,966.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,852.83

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