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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,147.22, 4,341.33 and 1,966.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,147.22, 4,341.33 and 1,966.26 is: 2,712.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,147.22 : 4,341.33 = 1,966.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,147.22/4,341.33 = 1,966.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,147.22x = 4,341.33 × 1,966.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,147.22x = 8,536,183.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,536,183.53/3,147.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,712.29

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