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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.50, 4,093.77 and 1,862.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.50, 4,093.77 and 1,862.50 is: 2,570.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.50 : 4,093.77 = 1,862.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.50/4,093.77 = 1,862.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.50x = 4,093.77 × 1,862.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.50x = 7,624,646.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,624,646.63/2,966.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,570.25

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