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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.80, 3,167.20 and 1,966.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.80, 3,167.20 and 1,966.32 is: 2,711.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.80 : 3,167.20 = 1,966.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.80/3,167.20 = 1,966.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.80x = 3,167.20 × 1,966.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.80x = 6,227,728.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,227,728.70/2,296.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,711.48

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