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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.53, 4,666.85 and 1,965.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.53, 4,666.85 and 1,965.94 is: 2,712.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.53 : 4,666.85 = 1,965.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.53/4,666.85 = 1,965.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.53x = 4,666.85 × 1,965.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.53x = 9,174,732.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,174,732.96/3,382.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,712.39

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