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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,958.93, 4,433.54 and 2,180.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,958.93, 4,433.54 and 2,180.52 is: 3,267.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,958.93 : 4,433.54 = 2,180.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,958.93/4,433.54 = 2,180.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,958.93x = 4,433.54 × 2,180.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,958.93x = 9,667,411.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,667,411.74/2,958.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,267.20

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