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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,976.94, 4,466.83 and 1,333.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,976.94, 4,466.83 and 1,333.96 is: 2,001.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,976.94 : 4,466.83 = 1,333.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,976.94/4,466.83 = 1,333.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,976.94x = 4,466.83 × 1,333.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,976.94x = 5,958,572.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,958,572.55/2,976.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.58

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