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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.93, 4,088.78 and 2,300.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.93, 4,088.78 and 2,300.60 is: 3,174.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.93 : 4,088.78 = 2,300.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.93/4,088.78 = 2,300.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.93x = 4,088.78 × 2,300.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.93x = 9,406,654.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,406,654.61/2,962.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,174.78

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