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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.12, 4,455.34 and 2,354.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.12, 4,455.34 and 2,354.14 is: 3,536.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.12 : 4,455.34 = 2,354.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.12/4,455.34 = 2,354.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.12x = 4,455.34 × 2,354.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.12x = 10,488,494.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,488,494.11/2,966.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,536.10

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