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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,966.64, 5,957.22 and 2,669.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,966.64, 5,957.22 and 2,669.02 is: 4,008.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,966.64 : 5,957.22 = 2,669.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,966.64/5,957.22 = 2,669.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,966.64x = 5,957.22 × 2,669.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,966.64x = 15,899,939.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,899,939.32/3,966.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,008.42

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