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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.80, 4,447.80 and 2,226.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.80, 4,447.80 and 2,226.60 is: 3,342.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.80 : 4,447.80 = 2,226.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.80/4,447.80 = 2,226.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.80x = 4,447.80 × 2,226.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.80x = 9,903,471.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,903,471.48/2,962.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.61

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