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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,018.24, 4,526.88 and 966.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,018.24, 4,526.88 and 966.24 is: 1,449.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,018.24 : 4,526.88 = 966.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,018.24/4,526.88 = 966.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,018.24x = 4,526.88 × 966.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,018.24x = 4,374,052.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,374,052.53/3,018.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.21

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