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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.55, 4,428.08 and 2,616.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.55, 4,428.08 and 2,616.24 is: 3,905.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.55 : 4,428.08 = 2,616.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.55/4,428.08 = 2,616.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.55x = 4,428.08 × 2,616.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.55x = 11,584,920.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,584,920.02/2,966.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.18

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