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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.22, 3,469.92 and 1,966.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.22, 3,469.92 and 1,966.77 is: 2,952.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.22 : 3,469.92 = 1,966.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.22/3,469.92 = 1,966.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.22x = 3,469.92 × 1,966.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.22x = 6,824,538.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,824,538.25/2,311.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,952.78

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