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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.79, 4,448.82 and 1,734.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.79, 4,448.82 and 1,734.58 is: 2,601.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.79 : 4,448.82 = 1,734.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.79/4,448.82 = 1,734.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.79x = 4,448.82 × 1,734.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.79x = 7,716,834.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,716,834.20/2,966.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,601.07

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