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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.92, 4,089.48 and 2,335.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.92, 4,089.48 and 2,335.56 is: 3,223.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.92 : 4,089.48 = 2,335.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.92/4,089.48 = 2,335.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.92x = 4,089.48 × 2,335.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.92x = 9,551,225.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,551,225.91/2,962.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,223.59

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