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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.69, 3,569.09 and 1,966.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.69, 3,569.09 and 1,966.83 is: 2,963.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.69 : 3,569.09 = 1,966.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.69/3,569.09 = 1,966.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.69x = 3,569.09 × 1,966.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.69x = 7,019,795.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,019,795.67/2,368.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,963.57

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