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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,309.56, 6,459.11 and 1,966.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,309.56, 6,459.11 and 1,966.35 is: 2,947.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,309.56 : 6,459.11 = 1,966.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,309.56/6,459.11 = 1,966.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,309.56x = 6,459.11 × 1,966.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,309.56x = 12,700,870.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,700,870.95/4,309.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,947.14

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