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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,812.41, 4,214.57 and 2,066.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,812.41, 4,214.57 and 2,066.16 is: 3,096.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,812.41 : 4,214.57 = 2,066.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,812.41/4,214.57 = 2,066.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,812.41x = 4,214.57 × 2,066.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,812.41x = 8,707,968.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,707,968.20/2,812.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,096.27

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