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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.75, 4,450.89 and 1,117.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.75, 4,450.89 and 1,117.88 is: 1,677.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.75 : 4,450.89 = 1,117.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.75/4,450.89 = 1,117.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.75x = 4,450.89 × 1,117.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.75x = 4,975,538.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,975,538.66/2,966.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.10

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