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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,292.95, 4,544.33 and 1,966.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,292.95, 4,544.33 and 1,966.77 is: 2,714.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,292.95 : 4,544.33 = 1,966.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,292.95/4,544.33 = 1,966.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,292.95x = 4,544.33 × 1,966.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,292.95x = 8,937,642.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,937,642.08/3,292.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,714.17

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