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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,458.22, 4,773.36 and 1,966.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,458.22, 4,773.36 and 1,966.97 is: 2,714.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,458.22 : 4,773.36 = 1,966.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,458.22/4,773.36 = 1,966.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,458.22x = 4,773.36 × 1,966.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,458.22x = 9,389,032.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,389,032.05/3,458.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,714.99

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