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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,045.41, 6,071.96 and 1,966.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,045.41, 6,071.96 and 1,966.55 is: 2,951.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,045.41 : 6,071.96 = 1,966.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,045.41/6,071.96 = 1,966.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,045.41x = 6,071.96 × 1,966.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,045.41x = 11,940,787.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,940,787.49/4,045.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,951.69

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