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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.84, 4,442.76 and 2,383.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.84, 4,442.76 and 2,383.50 is: 3,575.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.84 : 4,442.76 = 2,383.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.84/4,442.76 = 2,383.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.84x = 4,442.76 × 2,383.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.84x = 10,589,318.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,589,318.46/2,961.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.25

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