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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,963.62, 4,434.46 and 2,438.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,963.62, 4,434.46 and 2,438.74 is: 3,649.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,963.62 : 4,434.46 = 2,438.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,963.62/4,434.46 = 2,438.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,963.62x = 4,434.46 × 2,438.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,963.62x = 10,814,494.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,814,494.98/2,963.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,649.08

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