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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.01, 4,093.72 and 2,468.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.01, 4,093.72 and 2,468.17 is: 3,406.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.01 : 4,093.72 = 2,468.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.01/4,093.72 = 2,468.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.01x = 4,093.72 × 2,468.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.01x = 10,103,976.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,103,976.42/2,966.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.59

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