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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.43, 4,094.65 and 2,082.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.43, 4,094.65 and 2,082.45 is: 2,874.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.43 : 4,094.65 = 2,082.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.43/4,094.65 = 2,082.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.43x = 4,094.65 × 2,082.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.43x = 8,526,893.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,526,893.48/2,966.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,874.46

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