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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.64, 4,094.59 and 2,468.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.64, 4,094.59 and 2,468.79 is: 3,407.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.64 : 4,094.59 = 2,468.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.64/4,094.59 = 2,468.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.64x = 4,094.59 × 2,468.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.64x = 10,108,676.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,108,676.67/2,966.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.45

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