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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,019.44, 6,030.60 and 1,966

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,019.44, 6,030.60 and 1,966 is: 2,949.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,019.44 : 6,030.60 = 1,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,019.44/6,030.60 = 1,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,019.44x = 6,030.60 × 1,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,019.44x = 11,856,159.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,856,159.60/4,019.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,949.70

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