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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.06, 3,796.56 and 1,966.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.06, 3,796.56 and 1,966.98 is: 2,714.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.06 : 3,796.56 = 1,966.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.06/3,796.56 = 1,966.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.06x = 3,796.56 × 1,966.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.06x = 7,467,757.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,467,757.59/2,751.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,714.50

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