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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.22, 4,095.45 and 1,847.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.22, 4,095.45 and 1,847.61 is: 2,550.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.22 : 4,095.45 = 1,847.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.22/4,095.45 = 1,847.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.22x = 4,095.45 × 1,847.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.22x = 7,566,794.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,566,794.37/2,966.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,550.99

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