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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,966.94, 5,946.46 and 2,212.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,966.94, 5,946.46 and 2,212.74 is: 3,316.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,966.94 : 5,946.46 = 2,212.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,966.94/5,946.46 = 2,212.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,966.94x = 5,946.46 × 2,212.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,966.94x = 13,157,969.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,157,969.90/3,966.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.91

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