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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.96, 3,286.44 and 2,066.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.96, 3,286.44 and 2,066.72 is: 2,851.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.96 : 3,286.44 = 2,066.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.96/3,286.44 = 2,066.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.96x = 3,286.44 × 2,066.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.96x = 6,792,151.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,792,151.28/2,381.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,851.50

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