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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,963.23, 4,444.85 and 2,782.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,963.23, 4,444.85 and 2,782.81 is: 4,174.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,963.23 : 4,444.85 = 2,782.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,963.23/4,444.85 = 2,782.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,963.23x = 4,444.85 × 2,782.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,963.23x = 12,369,152.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,369,152.71/2,963.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,174.21

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