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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.31, 4,434.23 and 2,519.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.31, 4,434.23 and 2,519.44 is: 3,771.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.31 : 4,434.23 = 2,519.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.31/4,434.23 = 2,519.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.31x = 4,434.23 × 2,519.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.31x = 11,171,782.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,171,782.41/2,962.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,771.31

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