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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.93, 4,160.92 and 1,966.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.93, 4,160.92 and 1,966.17 is: 2,712.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.93 : 4,160.92 = 1,966.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.93/4,160.92 = 1,966.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.93x = 4,160.92 × 1,966.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.93x = 8,181,090.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,181,090.45/3,015.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,712.62

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