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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.76, 4,434.66 and 2,345.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.76, 4,434.66 and 2,345.16 is: 3,512.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.76 : 4,434.66 = 2,345.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.76/4,434.66 = 2,345.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.76x = 4,434.66 × 2,345.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.76x = 10,399,987.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,399,987.25/2,960.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.61

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