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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.82, 4,447.46 and 1,504.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.82, 4,447.46 and 1,504.26 is: 2,254.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.82 : 4,447.46 = 1,504.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.82/4,447.46 = 1,504.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.82x = 4,447.46 × 1,504.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.82x = 6,690,136.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,690,136.18/2,966.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,254.99

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