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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.34, 4,423.46 and 2,726.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.34, 4,423.46 and 2,726.98 is: 4,066.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.34 : 4,423.46 = 2,726.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.34/4,423.46 = 2,726.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.34x = 4,423.46 × 2,726.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.34x = 12,062,686.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,062,686.95/2,966.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,066.52

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