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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.39, 4,440.42 and 2,229.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.39, 4,440.42 and 2,229.70 is: 3,342.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.39 : 4,440.42 = 2,229.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.39/4,440.42 = 2,229.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.39x = 4,440.42 × 2,229.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.39x = 9,900,782.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,900,782.27/2,962.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.17

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