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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.29, 4,439.20 and 2,176.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.29, 4,439.20 and 2,176.13 is: 3,261.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.29 : 4,439.20 = 2,176.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.29/4,439.20 = 2,176.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.29x = 4,439.20 × 2,176.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.29x = 9,660,248.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,660,248.66/2,962.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.07

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