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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.08, 4,075.30 and 2,329.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.08, 4,075.30 and 2,329.50 is: 3,207.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.08 : 4,075.30 = 2,329.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.08/4,075.30 = 2,329.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.08x = 4,075.30 × 2,329.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.08x = 9,493,411.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,493,411.35/2,960.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,207.15

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