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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.41, 4,080.84 and 2,565.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.41, 4,080.84 and 2,565.08 is: 3,528.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.41 : 4,080.84 = 2,565.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.41/4,080.84 = 2,565.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.41x = 4,080.84 × 2,565.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.41x = 10,467,681.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,467,681.07/2,966.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.74

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