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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,312.53, 6,462.72 and 1,966.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,312.53, 6,462.72 and 1,966.77 is: 2,947.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,312.53 : 6,462.72 = 1,966.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,312.53/6,462.72 = 1,966.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,312.53x = 6,462.72 × 1,966.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,312.53x = 12,710,683.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,710,683.81/4,312.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,947.38

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