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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,046.48, 4,569.90 and 966.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,046.48, 4,569.90 and 966.66 is: 1,450.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,046.48 : 4,569.90 = 966.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,046.48/4,569.90 = 966.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,046.48x = 4,569.90 × 966.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,046.48x = 4,417,518.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,417,518.77/3,046.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.04

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