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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.29, 4,084.42 and 2,014.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.29, 4,084.42 and 2,014.41 is: 2,779.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.29 : 4,084.42 = 2,014.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.29/4,084.42 = 2,014.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.29x = 4,084.42 × 2,014.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.29x = 8,227,696.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,227,696.49/2,960.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,779.35

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