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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.24, 4,443.43 and 2,181.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.24, 4,443.43 and 2,181.13 is: 3,273.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.24 : 4,443.43 = 2,181.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.24/4,443.43 = 2,181.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.24x = 4,443.43 × 2,181.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.24x = 9,691,698.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,691,698.48/2,960.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.96

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