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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,375.07, 6,566.55 and 2,966.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,375.07, 6,566.55 and 2,966.08 is: 4,451.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,375.07 : 6,566.55 = 2,966.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,375.07/6,566.55 = 2,966.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,375.07x = 6,566.55 × 2,966.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,375.07x = 19,476,912.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,476,912.62/4,375.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,451.79

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