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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,708.82, 3,738.58 and 1,966.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,708.82, 3,738.58 and 1,966.14 is: 2,713.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,708.82 : 3,738.58 = 1,966.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,708.82/3,738.58 = 1,966.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,708.82x = 3,738.58 × 1,966.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,708.82x = 7,350,571.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,350,571.68/2,708.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,713.57

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