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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.43, 4,438.78 and 2,184.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.43, 4,438.78 and 2,184.02 is: 3,272.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.43 : 4,438.78 = 2,184.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.43/4,438.78 = 2,184.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.43x = 4,438.78 × 2,184.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.43x = 9,694,384.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,694,384.30/2,962.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,272.44

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