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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,943.34, 5,910.41 and 2,966.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,943.34, 5,910.41 and 2,966.30 is: 4,445.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,943.34 : 5,910.41 = 2,966.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,943.34/5,910.41 = 2,966.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,943.34x = 5,910.41 × 2,966.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,943.34x = 17,532,049.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,532,049.18/3,943.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,445.99

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