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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,741.67, 5,606.34 and 2,966.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,741.67, 5,606.34 and 2,966.65 is: 4,445.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,741.67 : 5,606.34 = 2,966.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,741.67/5,606.34 = 2,966.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,741.67x = 5,606.34 × 2,966.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,741.67x = 16,632,048.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,632,048.56/3,741.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,445.09

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