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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.23, 4,436.11 and 2,174.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.23, 4,436.11 and 2,174.06 is: 3,257.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.23 : 4,436.11 = 2,174.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.23/4,436.11 = 2,174.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.23x = 4,436.11 × 2,174.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.23x = 9,644,374.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,644,374.96/2,960.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257.98

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