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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,958.46, 4,453.72 and 2,700.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,958.46, 4,453.72 and 2,700.12 is: 4,064.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,958.46 : 4,453.72 = 2,700.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,958.46/4,453.72 = 2,700.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,958.46x = 4,453.72 × 2,700.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,958.46x = 12,025,578.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,025,578.45/2,958.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,064.81

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