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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,744.61, 7,111.50 and 2,966.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,744.61, 7,111.50 and 2,966.48 is: 4,446.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,744.61 : 7,111.50 = 2,966.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,744.61/7,111.50 = 2,966.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,744.61x = 7,111.50 × 2,966.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,744.61x = 21,096,122.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,096,122.52/4,744.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,446.34

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