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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,364.23, 4,642.52 and 1,966.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,364.23, 4,642.52 and 1,966.95 is: 2,714.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,364.23 : 4,642.52 = 1,966.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,364.23/4,642.52 = 1,966.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,364.23x = 4,642.52 × 1,966.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,364.23x = 9,131,594.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,131,594.88/3,364.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,714.32

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