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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.70, 4,434.15 and 2,465.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.70, 4,434.15 and 2,465.70 is: 3,704.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.70 : 4,434.15 = 2,465.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.70/4,434.15 = 2,465.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.70x = 4,434.15 × 2,465.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.70x = 10,933,283.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,933,283.66/2,951.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,704.06

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