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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.96, 4,438.68 and 2,842

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.96, 4,438.68 and 2,842 is: 4,257.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.96 : 4,438.68 = 2,842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.96/4,438.68 = 2,842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.96x = 4,438.68 × 2,842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.96x = 12,614,728.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,614,728.56/2,962.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,257.48

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