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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.21, 3,007.80 and 1,966.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.21, 3,007.80 and 1,966.01 is: 2,934.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.21 : 3,007.80 = 1,966.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.21/3,007.80 = 1,966.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.21x = 3,007.80 × 1,966.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.21x = 5,913,349.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,913,349.84/2,015.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,934.36

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