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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.48, 4,083.42 and 2,400.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.48, 4,083.42 and 2,400.98 is: 3,311.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.48 : 4,083.42 = 2,400.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.48/4,083.42 = 2,400.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.48x = 4,083.42 × 2,400.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.48x = 9,804,209.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,804,209.75/2,960.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,311.70

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