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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,306.83, 6,459.33 and 1,966.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,306.83, 6,459.33 and 1,966.17 is: 2,948.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,306.83 : 6,459.33 = 1,966.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,306.83/6,459.33 = 1,966.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,306.83x = 6,459.33 × 1,966.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,306.83x = 12,700,131.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,700,131.04/4,306.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,948.83

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