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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.12, 4,094.08 and 2,082.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.12, 4,094.08 and 2,082.12 is: 2,873.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.12 : 4,094.08 = 2,082.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.12/4,094.08 = 2,082.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.12x = 4,094.08 × 2,082.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.12x = 8,524,365.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,524,365.85/2,966.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,873.91

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