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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,957.44, 4,437.12 and 2,613.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,957.44, 4,437.12 and 2,613.76 is: 3,921.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,957.44 : 4,437.12 = 2,613.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,957.44/4,437.12 = 2,613.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,957.44x = 4,437.12 × 2,613.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,957.44x = 11,597,566.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,597,566.77/2,957.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,921.49

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