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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,958.30, 4,082.13 and 2,368.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,958.30, 4,082.13 and 2,368.62 is: 3,268.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,958.30 : 4,082.13 = 2,368.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,958.30/4,082.13 = 2,368.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,958.30x = 4,082.13 × 2,368.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,958.30x = 9,669,014.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,669,014.76/2,958.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.44

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