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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.26, 4,085.45 and 2,217.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.26, 4,085.45 and 2,217.99 is: 3,058.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.26 : 4,085.45 = 2,217.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.26/4,085.45 = 2,217.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.26x = 4,085.45 × 2,217.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.26x = 9,061,476.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,061,476.16/2,962.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,058.97

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