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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,963.07, 4,437.63 and 2,342.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,963.07, 4,437.63 and 2,342.61 is: 3,508.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,963.07 : 4,437.63 = 2,342.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,963.07/4,437.63 = 2,342.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,963.07x = 4,437.63 × 2,342.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,963.07x = 10,395,636.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,395,636.41/2,963.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,508.40

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