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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.77, 4,668.35 and 1,966.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.77, 4,668.35 and 1,966.44 is: 2,713.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.77 : 4,668.35 = 1,966.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.77/4,668.35 = 1,966.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.77x = 4,668.35 × 1,966.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.77x = 9,180,020.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,180,020.34/3,382.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,713.76

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