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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.18, 4,445.68 and 1,804.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.18, 4,445.68 and 1,804.42 is: 2,708.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.18 : 4,445.68 = 1,804.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.18/4,445.68 = 1,804.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.18x = 4,445.68 × 1,804.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.18x = 8,021,873.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,021,873.91/2,962.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,708.10

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