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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,959.28, 4,438.88 and 2,032.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,959.28, 4,438.88 and 2,032.01 is: 3,047.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,959.28 : 4,438.88 = 2,032.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,959.28/4,438.88 = 2,032.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,959.28x = 4,438.88 × 2,032.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,959.28x = 9,019,826.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,019,826.35/2,959.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,047.99

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