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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.16, 4,439.58 and 1,501.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.16, 4,439.58 and 1,501.76 is: 2,250.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.16 : 4,439.58 = 1,501.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.16/4,439.58 = 1,501.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.16x = 4,439.58 × 1,501.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.16x = 6,667,183.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,667,183.66/2,962.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,250.78

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