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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,292.98, 4,544.01 and 1,966.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,292.98, 4,544.01 and 1,966.02 is: 2,712.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,292.98 : 4,544.01 = 1,966.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,292.98/4,544.01 = 1,966.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,292.98x = 4,544.01 × 1,966.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,292.98x = 8,933,614.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,933,614.54/3,292.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,712.93

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