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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,958.34, 4,435.17 and 2,031.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,958.34, 4,435.17 and 2,031.15 is: 3,045.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,958.34 : 4,435.17 = 2,031.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,958.34/4,435.17 = 2,031.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,958.34x = 4,435.17 × 2,031.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,958.34x = 9,008,473.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,008,473.37/2,958.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.11

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