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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.23, 4,085.03 and 2,288.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.23, 4,085.03 and 2,288.96 is: 3,156.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.23 : 4,085.03 = 2,288.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.23/4,085.03 = 2,288.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.23x = 4,085.03 × 2,288.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.23x = 9,350,480.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,350,480.97/2,962.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.57

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