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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.02, 4,440.98 and 2,141.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.02, 4,440.98 and 2,141.88 is: 3,211.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.02 : 4,440.98 = 2,141.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.02/4,440.98 = 2,141.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.02x = 4,440.98 × 2,141.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.02x = 9,512,046.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,512,046.24/2,962.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,211.34

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