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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.24, 4,442.12 and 2,178.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.24, 4,442.12 and 2,178.08 is: 3,264.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.24 : 4,442.12 = 2,178.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.24/4,442.12 = 2,178.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.24x = 4,442.12 × 2,178.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.24x = 9,675,292.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,675,292.73/2,964.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.00

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