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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,959.88, 4,436.37 and 2,227.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,959.88, 4,436.37 and 2,227.10 is: 3,338.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,959.88 : 4,436.37 = 2,227.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,959.88/4,436.37 = 2,227.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,959.88x = 4,436.37 × 2,227.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,959.88x = 9,880,239.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,880,239.63/2,959.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,338.05

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