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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.56, 4,438.08 and 2,310.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.56, 4,438.08 and 2,310.24 is: 3,460.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.56 : 4,438.08 = 2,310.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.56/4,438.08 = 2,310.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.56x = 4,438.08 × 2,310.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.56x = 10,253,029.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,253,029.94/2,962.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,460.87

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