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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.52, 4,436.46 and 2,384.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.52, 4,436.46 and 2,384.18 is: 3,570.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.52 : 4,436.46 = 2,384.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.52/4,436.46 = 2,384.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.52x = 4,436.46 × 2,384.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.52x = 10,577,319.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,577,319.20/2,962.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,570.38

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