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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.83, 4,434.60 and 2,182.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.83, 4,434.60 and 2,182.53 is: 3,266.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.83 : 4,434.60 = 2,182.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.83/4,434.60 = 2,182.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.83x = 4,434.60 × 2,182.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.83x = 9,678,625.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,678,625.37/2,962.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.68

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