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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.85, 4,435.02 and 2,183.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.85, 4,435.02 and 2,183.73 is: 3,268.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.85 : 4,435.02 = 2,183.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.85/4,435.02 = 2,183.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.85x = 4,435.02 × 2,183.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.85x = 9,684,869.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,684,869.59/2,962.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.77

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