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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,145.11, 4,340.26 and 1,966.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,145.11, 4,340.26 and 1,966.85 is: 2,714.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,145.11 : 4,340.26 = 1,966.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,145.11/4,340.26 = 1,966.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,145.11x = 4,340.26 × 1,966.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,145.11x = 8,536,640.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,536,640.38/3,145.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,714.26

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