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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.89, 4,441.17 and 2,230.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.89, 4,441.17 and 2,230.20 is: 3,342.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.89 : 4,441.17 = 2,230.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.89/4,441.17 = 2,230.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.89x = 4,441.17 × 2,230.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.89x = 9,904,697.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,904,697.33/2,962.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.92

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