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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.77, 4,095.53 and 1,919.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.77, 4,095.53 and 1,919.17 is: 2,649.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.77 : 4,095.53 = 1,919.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.77/4,095.53 = 1,919.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.77x = 4,095.53 × 1,919.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.77x = 7,860,018.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,860,018.31/2,966.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,649.35

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