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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.78, 4,667.88 and 1,966.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.78, 4,667.88 and 1,966.20 is: 2,713.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.78 : 4,667.88 = 1,966.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.78/4,667.88 = 1,966.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.78x = 4,667.88 × 1,966.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.78x = 9,177,985.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,177,985.66/3,382.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,713.15

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