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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.33, 4,436.25 and 2,174.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.33, 4,436.25 and 2,174.15 is: 3,258.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.33 : 4,436.25 = 2,174.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.33/4,436.25 = 2,174.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.33x = 4,436.25 × 2,174.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.33x = 9,645,075.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,645,075.88/2,960.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,258.11

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