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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.15, 4,441.38 and 2,470.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.15, 4,441.38 and 2,470.68 is: 3,705.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.15 : 4,441.38 = 2,470.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.15/4,441.38 = 2,470.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.15x = 4,441.38 × 2,470.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.15x = 10,973,228.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,973,228.74/2,961.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,705.73

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