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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.26, 4,161.10 and 1,966.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.26, 4,161.10 and 1,966.72 is: 2,714.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.26 : 4,161.10 = 1,966.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.26/4,161.10 = 1,966.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.26x = 4,161.10 × 1,966.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.26x = 8,183,718.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,183,718.59/3,015.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,714.10

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