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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,750.84, 5,172.66 and 2,966.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,750.84, 5,172.66 and 2,966.76 is: 4,091.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,750.84 : 5,172.66 = 2,966.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,750.84/5,172.66 = 2,966.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,750.84x = 5,172.66 × 2,966.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,750.84x = 15,346,040.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,346,040.78/3,750.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.36

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