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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.01, 4,082.33 and 2,215.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.01, 4,082.33 and 2,215.73 is: 3,055.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.01 : 4,082.33 = 2,215.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.01/4,082.33 = 2,215.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.01x = 4,082.33 × 2,215.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.01x = 9,045,309.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,045,309.56/2,960.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.84

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