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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.56, 3,795.87 and 1,966.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.56, 3,795.87 and 1,966.48 is: 2,713.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.56 : 3,795.87 = 1,966.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.56/3,795.87 = 1,966.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.56x = 3,795.87 × 1,966.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.56x = 7,464,502.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,464,502.44/2,750.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,713.81

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