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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.70, 4,505.85 and 1,966.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.70, 4,505.85 and 1,966.20 is: 2,947.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.70 : 4,505.85 = 1,966.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.70/4,505.85 = 1,966.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.70x = 4,505.85 × 1,966.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.70x = 8,859,402.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,859,402.27/3,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,947.53

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