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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,458.41, 4,772.84 and 1,966.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,458.41, 4,772.84 and 1,966.33 is: 2,713.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,458.41 : 4,772.84 = 1,966.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,458.41/4,772.84 = 1,966.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,458.41x = 4,772.84 × 1,966.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,458.41x = 9,384,978.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,384,978.48/3,458.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,713.67

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