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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.92, 4,175.58 and 1,966.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.92, 4,175.58 and 1,966.04 is: 2,711.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.92 : 4,175.58 = 1,966.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.92/4,175.58 = 1,966.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.92x = 4,175.58 × 1,966.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.92x = 8,209,357.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,209,357.30/3,027.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,711.22

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