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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,963.27, 4,435.25 and 2,182.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,963.27, 4,435.25 and 2,182.97 is: 3,267.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,963.27 : 4,435.25 = 2,182.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,963.27/4,435.25 = 2,182.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,963.27x = 4,435.25 × 2,182.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,963.27x = 9,681,995.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,681,995.52/2,963.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,267.33

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