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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.73, 4,452.17 and 2,188.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.73, 4,452.17 and 2,188.74 is: 3,284.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.73 : 4,452.17 = 2,188.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.73/4,452.17 = 2,188.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.73x = 4,452.17 × 2,188.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.73x = 9,744,623.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,744,623.27/2,966.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,284.64

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