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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.92, 4,436.56 and 2,033.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.92, 4,436.56 and 2,033.12 is: 3,045.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.92 : 4,436.56 = 2,033.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.92/4,436.56 = 2,033.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.92x = 4,436.56 × 2,033.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.92x = 9,020,058.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,020,058.87/2,961.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.34

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