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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.12, 4,442.93 and 2,145.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.12, 4,442.93 and 2,145.98 is: 3,216.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.12 : 4,442.93 = 2,145.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.12/4,442.93 = 2,145.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.12x = 4,442.93 × 2,145.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.12x = 9,534,405.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,534,405.98/2,964.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,216.61

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