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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,966.72, 5,950.08 and 2,941.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,966.72, 5,950.08 and 2,941.44 is: 4,412.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,966.72 : 5,950.08 = 2,941.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,966.72/5,950.08 = 2,941.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,966.72x = 5,950.08 × 2,941.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,966.72x = 17,501,803.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,501,803.32/3,966.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,412.16

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