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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.96, 4,436.64 and 2,375.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.96, 4,436.64 and 2,375.20 is: 3,556.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.96 : 4,436.64 = 2,375.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.96/4,436.64 = 2,375.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.96x = 4,436.64 × 2,375.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.96x = 10,537,907.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,537,907.33/2,962.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,556.55

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