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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,746.82, 4,118.06 and 1,966.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,746.82, 4,118.06 and 1,966.26 is: 2,947.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,746.82 : 4,118.06 = 1,966.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,746.82/4,118.06 = 1,966.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,746.82x = 4,118.06 × 1,966.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,746.82x = 8,097,176.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,097,176.66/2,746.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,947.84

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