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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.13, 4,094.55 and 2,085.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.13, 4,094.55 and 2,085.21 is: 2,878.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.13 : 4,094.55 = 2,085.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.13/4,094.55 = 2,085.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.13x = 4,094.55 × 2,085.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.13x = 8,537,996.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,537,996.61/2,966.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,878.50

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