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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.60, 4,459.96 and 2,704.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.60, 4,459.96 and 2,704.26 is: 4,071.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.60 : 4,459.96 = 2,704.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.60/4,459.96 = 2,704.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.60x = 4,459.96 × 2,704.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.60x = 12,060,898.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,060,898.99/2,962.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,071.05

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