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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,958.06, 4,432.08 and 2,132.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,958.06, 4,432.08 and 2,132.13 is: 3,194.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,958.06 : 4,432.08 = 2,132.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,958.06/4,432.08 = 2,132.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,958.06x = 4,432.08 × 2,132.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,958.06x = 9,449,770.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,449,770.73/2,958.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,194.58

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