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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.87, 4,433.06 and 2,402.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.87, 4,433.06 and 2,402.24 is: 3,596.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.87 : 4,433.06 = 2,402.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.87/4,433.06 = 2,402.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.87x = 4,433.06 × 2,402.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.87x = 10,649,257.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,649,257.89/2,960.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.67

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