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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.76, 4,111.46 and 2,925

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.76, 4,111.46 and 2,925 is: 4,053.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.76 : 4,111.46 = 2,925 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.76/4,111.46 = 2,925/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.76x = 4,111.46 × 2,925
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.76x = 12,026,020.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,026,020.50/2,966.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,053.59

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