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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.05, 4,093.18 and 1,621.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.05, 4,093.18 and 1,621.70 is: 2,237.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.05 : 4,093.18 = 1,621.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.05/4,093.18 = 1,621.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.05x = 4,093.18 × 1,621.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.05x = 6,637,910.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,637,910.01/2,966.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,237.96

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