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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.60, 4,431.96 and 1,966.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.60, 4,431.96 and 1,966.80 is: 2,949.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.60 : 4,431.96 = 1,966.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.60/4,431.96 = 1,966.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.60x = 4,431.96 × 1,966.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.60x = 8,716,778.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,716,778.93/2,955.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,949.24

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