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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,375.52, 6,040.46 and 2,966.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,375.52, 6,040.46 and 2,966.66 is: 4,095.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,375.52 : 6,040.46 = 2,966.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,375.52/6,040.46 = 2,966.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,375.52x = 6,040.46 × 2,966.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,375.52x = 17,919,991.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,919,991.06/4,375.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,095.51

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