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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,958.03, 4,418.19 and 2,676.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,958.03, 4,418.19 and 2,676.17 is: 3,997.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,958.03 : 4,418.19 = 2,676.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,958.03/4,418.19 = 2,676.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,958.03x = 4,418.19 × 2,676.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,958.03x = 11,823,822.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,823,822.01/2,958.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.19

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