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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.03, 3,397.44 and 1,966.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.03, 3,397.44 and 1,966.20 is: 2,941.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.03 : 3,397.44 = 1,966.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.03/3,397.44 = 1,966.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.03x = 3,397.44 × 1,966.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.03x = 6,680,046.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,680,046.53/2,271.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,941.42

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