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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.41, 4,088.42 and 2,215.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.41, 4,088.42 and 2,215.09 is: 3,057.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.41 : 4,088.42 = 2,215.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.41/4,088.42 = 2,215.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.41x = 4,088.42 × 2,215.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.41x = 9,056,218.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,056,218.26/2,962.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,057.04

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