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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.35, 4,451.03 and 1,966.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.35, 4,451.03 and 1,966.45 is: 2,713.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.35 : 4,451.03 = 1,966.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.35/4,451.03 = 1,966.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.35x = 4,451.03 × 1,966.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.35x = 8,752,727.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,752,727.94/3,225.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,713.73

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