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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.52, 4,433.46 and 2,382.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.52, 4,433.46 and 2,382.18 is: 3,567.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.52 : 4,433.46 = 2,382.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.52/4,433.46 = 2,382.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.52x = 4,433.46 × 2,382.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.52x = 10,561,299.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,561,299.74/2,960.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,567.38

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