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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.66, 4,095.30 and 1,772.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.66, 4,095.30 and 1,772.07 is: 2,446.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.66 : 4,095.30 = 1,772.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.66/4,095.30 = 1,772.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.66x = 4,095.30 × 1,772.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.66x = 7,257,158.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,257,158.27/2,966.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,446.24

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