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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.68, 4,450.01 and 2,786.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.68, 4,450.01 and 2,786.25 is: 4,179.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.68 : 4,450.01 = 2,786.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.68/4,450.01 = 2,786.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.68x = 4,450.01 × 2,786.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.68x = 12,398,840.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,398,840.36/2,966.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,179.37

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