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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.36, 4,511.86 and 1,966.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.36, 4,511.86 and 1,966.08 is: 2,950.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.36 : 4,511.86 = 1,966.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.36/4,511.86 = 1,966.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.36x = 4,511.86 × 1,966.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.36x = 8,870,677.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,870,677.71/3,006.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,950.64

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