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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.76, 4,444.70 and 1,231.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.76, 4,444.70 and 1,231.38 is: 1,847.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.76 : 4,444.70 = 1,231.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.76/4,444.70 = 1,231.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.76x = 4,444.70 × 1,231.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.76x = 5,473,114.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,473,114.69/2,962.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847.30

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