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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.04, 4,460.60 and 2,146.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.04, 4,460.60 and 2,146.03 is: 3,231.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.04 : 4,460.60 = 2,146.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.04/4,460.60 = 2,146.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.04x = 4,460.60 × 2,146.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.04x = 9,572,575.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,572,575.63/2,962.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,231.76

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