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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.24, 3,418.08 and 1,966.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.24, 3,418.08 and 1,966.62 is: 2,947.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.24 : 3,418.08 = 1,966.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.24/3,418.08 = 1,966.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.24x = 3,418.08 × 1,966.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.24x = 6,722,064.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,722,064.49/2,280.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,947.96

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