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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.74, 4,436.65 and 2,341.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.74, 4,436.65 and 2,341.90 is: 3,509.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.74 : 4,436.65 = 2,341.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.74/4,436.65 = 2,341.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.74x = 4,436.65 × 2,341.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.74x = 10,390,190.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,390,190.64/2,960.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,509.32

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