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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.66, 4,433.42 and 2,873.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.66, 4,433.42 and 2,873.08 is: 4,302.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.66 : 4,433.42 = 2,873.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.66/4,433.42 = 2,873.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.66x = 4,433.42 × 2,873.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.66x = 12,737,570.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,737,570.33/2,960.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,302.27

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