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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.03, 3,138.53 and 1,966.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.03, 3,138.53 and 1,966.33 is: 2,706.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.03 : 3,138.53 = 1,966.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.03/3,138.53 = 1,966.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.03x = 3,138.53 × 1,966.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.03x = 6,171,385.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,171,385.69/2,280.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,706.71

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