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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.51, 4,084.92 and 2,212.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.51, 4,084.92 and 2,212.83 is: 3,053.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.51 : 4,084.92 = 2,212.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.51/4,084.92 = 2,212.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.51x = 4,084.92 × 2,212.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.51x = 9,039,233.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,039,233.52/2,960.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.27

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