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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.11, 4,079.81 and 2,162.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.11, 4,079.81 and 2,162.13 is: 2,979.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.11 : 4,079.81 = 2,162.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.11/4,079.81 = 2,162.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.11x = 4,079.81 × 2,162.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.11x = 8,821,069.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,821,069.70/2,960.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,979.98

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