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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.96, 4,449.96 and 1,018.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.96, 4,449.96 and 1,018.96 is: 1,528.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.96 : 4,449.96 = 1,018.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.96/4,449.96 = 1,018.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.96x = 4,449.96 × 1,018.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.96x = 4,534,331.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,534,331.24/2,966.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.28

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