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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.75, 4,095.75 and 2,220.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.75, 4,095.75 and 2,220.44 is: 3,065.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.75 : 4,095.75 = 2,220.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.75/4,095.75 = 2,220.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.75x = 4,095.75 × 2,220.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.75x = 9,094,346.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,094,346.65/2,966.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,065.43

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