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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.24, 4,095.36 and 1,848.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.24, 4,095.36 and 1,848.88 is: 2,552.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.24 : 4,095.36 = 1,848.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.24/4,095.36 = 1,848.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.24x = 4,095.36 × 1,848.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.24x = 7,571,829.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,571,829.20/2,966.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,552.67

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