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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,121.62, 2,925.33 and 1,966.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,121.62, 2,925.33 and 1,966.10 is: 2,710.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,121.62 : 2,925.33 = 1,966.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,121.62/2,925.33 = 1,966.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,121.62x = 2,925.33 × 1,966.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,121.62x = 5,751,491.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,751,491.31/2,121.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,710.90

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