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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.29, 4,442.54 and 2,441

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.29, 4,442.54 and 2,441 is: 3,660.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.29 : 4,442.54 = 2,441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.29/4,442.54 = 2,441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.29x = 4,442.54 × 2,441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.29x = 10,844,240.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,844,240.14/2,962.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.76

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