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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.92, 4,433.56 and 2,032.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.92, 4,433.56 and 2,032.04 is: 3,041.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.92 : 4,433.56 = 2,032.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.92/4,433.56 = 2,032.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.92x = 4,433.56 × 2,032.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.92x = 9,009,138.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,009,138.93/2,961.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.66

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