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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,963.25, 4,095.77 and 2,665.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,963.25, 4,095.77 and 2,665.17 is: 3,683.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,963.25 : 4,095.77 = 2,665.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,963.25/4,095.77 = 2,665.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,963.25x = 4,095.77 × 2,665.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,963.25x = 10,915,910.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,915,910.01/2,963.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,683.76

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