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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.08, 4,437.24 and 2,633.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.08, 4,437.24 and 2,633.68 is: 3,947.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.08 : 4,437.24 = 2,633.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.08/4,437.24 = 2,633.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.08x = 4,437.24 × 2,633.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.08x = 11,686,270.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,686,270.24/2,960.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,947.96

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