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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,959.34, 4,436.67 and 2,032.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,959.34, 4,436.67 and 2,032.15 is: 3,046.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,959.34 : 4,436.67 = 2,032.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,959.34/4,436.67 = 2,032.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,959.34x = 4,436.67 × 2,032.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,959.34x = 9,015,978.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,015,978.94/2,959.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.62

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