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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.93, 4,453.09 and 1,581.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.93, 4,453.09 and 1,581.45 is: 2,373.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.93 : 4,453.09 = 1,581.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.93/4,453.09 = 1,581.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.93x = 4,453.09 × 1,581.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.93x = 7,042,339.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,042,339.18/2,966.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,373.61

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