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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.59, 3,339.11 and 1,966.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.59, 3,339.11 and 1,966.26 is: 2,951.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.59 : 3,339.11 = 1,966.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.59/3,339.11 = 1,966.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.59x = 3,339.11 × 1,966.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.59x = 6,565,548.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,565,548.60/2,224.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,951.35

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