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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,963.29, 4,452.22 and 2,230.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,963.29, 4,452.22 and 2,230.64 is: 3,351.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,963.29 : 4,452.22 = 2,230.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,963.29/4,452.22 = 2,230.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,963.29x = 4,452.22 × 2,230.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,963.29x = 9,931,300.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,931,300.02/2,963.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,351.45

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