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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.62, 4,441.01 and 2,268.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.62, 4,441.01 and 2,268.54 is: 3,402.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.62 : 4,441.01 = 2,268.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.62/4,441.01 = 2,268.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.62x = 4,441.01 × 2,268.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.62x = 10,074,597.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,074,597.48/2,960.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.87

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