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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.97, 3,972.47 and 2,066.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.97, 3,972.47 and 2,066.34 is: 3,095.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.97 : 3,972.47 = 2,066.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.97/3,972.47 = 2,066.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.97x = 3,972.47 × 2,066.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.97x = 8,208,463.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,208,463.33/2,651.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.23

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