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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.67, 4,443.38 and 1,359.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.67, 4,443.38 and 1,359.98 is: 2,039.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.67 : 4,443.38 = 1,359.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.67/4,443.38 = 1,359.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.67x = 4,443.38 × 1,359.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.67x = 6,042,878.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,042,878.92/2,962.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,039.68

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