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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.04, 4,450.34 and 2,229.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.04, 4,450.34 and 2,229.39 is: 3,349.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.04 : 4,450.34 = 2,229.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.04/4,450.34 = 2,229.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.04x = 4,450.34 × 2,229.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.04x = 9,921,549.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,921,549.07/2,962.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.57

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