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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,085.93, 4,259.25 and 1,966.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,085.93, 4,259.25 and 1,966.61 is: 2,714.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,085.93 : 4,259.25 = 1,966.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,085.93/4,259.25 = 1,966.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,085.93x = 4,259.25 × 1,966.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,085.93x = 8,376,283.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,376,283.64/3,085.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,714.35

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