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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.77, 3,029.19 and 1,966.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.77, 3,029.19 and 1,966.71 is: 2,930.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.77 : 3,029.19 = 1,966.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.77/3,029.19 = 1,966.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.77x = 3,029.19 × 1,966.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.77x = 5,957,538.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,957,538.26/2,032.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,930.75

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