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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,963.00, 4,086.47 and 2,218.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,963.00, 4,086.47 and 2,218.73 is: 3,059.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,963.00 : 4,086.47 = 2,218.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,963.00/4,086.47 = 2,218.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,963.00x = 4,086.47 × 2,218.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,963.00x = 9,066,758.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,066,758.70/2,963.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.99

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