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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,958.99, 4,433.26 and 2,637.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,958.99, 4,433.26 and 2,637.22 is: 3,951.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,958.99 : 4,433.26 = 2,637.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,958.99/4,433.26 = 2,637.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,958.99x = 4,433.26 × 2,637.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,958.99x = 11,691,481.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,691,481.94/2,958.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,951.17

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