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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.14, 4,437.05 and 2,227.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.14, 4,437.05 and 2,227.45 is: 3,338.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.14 : 4,437.05 = 2,227.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.14/4,437.05 = 2,227.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.14x = 4,437.05 × 2,227.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.14x = 9,883,273.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,883,273.70/2,960.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,338.79

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