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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.08, 4,442.40 and 1,994.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.08, 4,442.40 and 1,994.04 is: 2,990.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.08 : 4,442.40 = 1,994.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.08/4,442.40 = 1,994.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.08x = 4,442.40 × 1,994.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.08x = 8,858,323.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,858,323.30/2,962.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,990.58

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