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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.56, 4,093.23 and 2,258.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.56, 4,093.23 and 2,258.26 is: 3,115.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.56 : 4,093.23 = 2,258.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.56/4,093.23 = 2,258.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.56x = 4,093.23 × 2,258.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.56x = 9,243,577.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,243,577.58/2,966.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,115.92

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