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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.22, 4,441.86 and 2,036.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.22, 4,441.86 and 2,036.55 is: 3,055.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.22 : 4,441.86 = 2,036.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.22/4,441.86 = 2,036.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.22x = 4,441.86 × 2,036.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.22x = 9,046,069.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,046,069.98/2,960.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.88

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