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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.34, 4,438.17 and 2,033.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.34, 4,438.17 and 2,033.15 is: 3,048.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.34 : 4,438.17 = 2,033.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.34/4,438.17 = 2,033.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.34x = 4,438.17 × 2,033.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.34x = 9,023,465.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,023,465.34/2,960.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.12

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