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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,963.52, 4,437.96 and 2,385.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,963.52, 4,437.96 and 2,385.18 is: 3,571.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,963.52 : 4,437.96 = 2,385.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,963.52/4,437.96 = 2,385.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,963.52x = 4,437.96 × 2,385.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,963.52x = 10,585,333.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,585,333.43/2,963.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,571.88

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