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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,956.67, 4,429.46 and 2,652.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,956.67, 4,429.46 and 2,652.38 is: 3,973.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,956.67 : 4,429.46 = 2,652.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,956.67/4,429.46 = 2,652.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,956.67x = 4,429.46 × 2,652.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,956.67x = 11,748,595.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,748,595.60/2,956.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,973.60

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