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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,963.42, 4,435.49 and 2,183.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,963.42, 4,435.49 and 2,183.12 is: 3,267.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,963.42 : 4,435.49 = 2,183.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,963.42/4,435.49 = 2,183.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,963.42x = 4,435.49 × 2,183.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,963.42x = 9,683,206.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,683,206.84/2,963.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,267.57

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