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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,501.83, 4,829.63 and 2,966.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,501.83, 4,829.63 and 2,966.42 is: 4,091.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,501.83 : 4,829.63 = 2,966.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,501.83/4,829.63 = 2,966.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,501.83x = 4,829.63 × 2,966.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,501.83x = 14,326,708.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,326,708.27/3,501.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.20

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