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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.02, 4,161.56 and 1,966.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.02, 4,161.56 and 1,966.88 is: 2,714.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.02 : 4,161.56 = 1,966.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.02/4,161.56 = 1,966.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.02x = 4,161.56 × 1,966.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.02x = 8,185,258.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,185,258.49/3,015.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,714.83

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