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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.17, 4,460.83 and 2,637.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.17, 4,460.83 and 2,637.77 is: 3,972.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.17 : 4,460.83 = 2,637.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.17/4,460.83 = 2,637.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.17x = 4,460.83 × 2,637.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.17x = 11,766,622.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,766,622.07/2,962.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,972.30

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