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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,959.06, 4,441.65 and 2,179.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,959.06, 4,441.65 and 2,179.93 is: 3,272.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,959.06 : 4,441.65 = 2,179.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,959.06/4,441.65 = 2,179.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,959.06x = 4,441.65 × 2,179.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,959.06x = 9,682,486.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,682,486.08/2,959.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,272.15

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