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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.55, 4,445.72 and 2,525.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.55, 4,445.72 and 2,525.51 is: 3,784.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.55 : 4,445.72 = 2,525.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.55/4,445.72 = 2,525.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.55x = 4,445.72 × 2,525.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.55x = 11,227,675.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,227,675.46/2,966.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,784.76

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