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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,958.03, 4,077.63 and 2,433.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,958.03, 4,077.63 and 2,433.15 is: 3,354.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,958.03 : 4,077.63 = 2,433.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,958.03/4,077.63 = 2,433.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,958.03x = 4,077.63 × 2,433.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,958.03x = 9,921,485.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,921,485.43/2,958.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.09

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