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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,956.26, 4,076.82 and 2,209.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,956.26, 4,076.82 and 2,209.44 is: 3,046.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,956.26 : 4,076.82 = 2,209.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,956.26/4,076.82 = 2,209.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,956.26x = 4,076.82 × 2,209.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,956.26x = 9,007,489.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,007,489.18/2,956.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.92

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