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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.23, 3,146.11 and 1,966.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.23, 3,146.11 and 1,966.11 is: 2,710.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.23 : 3,146.11 = 1,966.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.23/3,146.11 = 1,966.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.23x = 3,146.11 × 1,966.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.23x = 6,185,598.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,185,598.33/2,282.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,710.33

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