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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,958.09, 4,443.30 and 2,496.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,958.09, 4,443.30 and 2,496.75 is: 3,750.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,958.09 : 4,443.30 = 2,496.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,958.09/4,443.30 = 2,496.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,958.09x = 4,443.30 × 2,496.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,958.09x = 11,093,809.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,093,809.28/2,958.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,750.33

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