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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,307.32, 6,459.72 and 1,966

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,307.32, 6,459.72 and 1,966 is: 2,948.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,307.32 : 6,459.72 = 1,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,307.32/6,459.72 = 1,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,307.32x = 6,459.72 × 1,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,307.32x = 12,699,809.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,699,809.52/4,307.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,948.42

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