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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.74, 4,447.35 and 1,407.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.74, 4,447.35 and 1,407.47 is: 2,109.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.74 : 4,447.35 = 1,407.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.74/4,447.35 = 1,407.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.74x = 4,447.35 × 1,407.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.74x = 6,259,511.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,259,511.70/2,966.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,109.90

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