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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,275.04, 6,414.72 and 1,966.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,275.04, 6,414.72 and 1,966.08 is: 2,950.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,275.04 : 6,414.72 = 1,966.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,275.04/6,414.72 = 1,966.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,275.04x = 6,414.72 × 1,966.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,275.04x = 12,611,852.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,611,852.70/4,275.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,950.11

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