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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.53, 4,438.86 and 2,380.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.53, 4,438.86 and 2,380.15 is: 3,567.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.53 : 4,438.86 = 2,380.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.53/4,438.86 = 2,380.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.53x = 4,438.86 × 2,380.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.53x = 10,565,130.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,565,130.43/2,961.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,567.46

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