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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.90, 4,444.33 and 2,782.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.90, 4,444.33 and 2,782.46 is: 4,173.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.90 : 4,444.33 = 2,782.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.90/4,444.33 = 2,782.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.90x = 4,444.33 × 2,782.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.90x = 12,366,170.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,366,170.45/2,962.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,173.67

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