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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,956.36, 4,434.55 and 2,029.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,956.36, 4,434.55 and 2,029.12 is: 3,043.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,956.36 : 4,434.55 = 2,029.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,956.36/4,434.55 = 2,029.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,956.36x = 4,434.55 × 2,029.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,956.36x = 8,998,234.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,998,234.10/2,956.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,043.69

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