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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,959.76, 4,433.16 and 2,344.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,959.76, 4,433.16 and 2,344.16 is: 3,511.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,959.76 : 4,433.16 = 2,344.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,959.76/4,433.16 = 2,344.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,959.76x = 4,433.16 × 2,344.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,959.76x = 10,392,036.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,392,036.35/2,959.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.11

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