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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,957.94, 4,436.91 and 2,132.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,957.94, 4,436.91 and 2,132.35 is: 3,198.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,957.94 : 4,436.91 = 2,132.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,957.94/4,436.91 = 2,132.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,957.94x = 4,436.91 × 2,132.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,957.94x = 9,461,033.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,461,033.95/2,957.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,198.52

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