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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,963.28, 4,085.49 and 2,430.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,963.28, 4,085.49 and 2,430.21 is: 3,350.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,963.28 : 4,085.49 = 2,430.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,963.28/4,085.49 = 2,430.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,963.28x = 4,085.49 × 2,430.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,963.28x = 9,928,598.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,928,598.65/2,963.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.54

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