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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.27, 4,436.75 and 2,183.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.27, 4,436.75 and 2,183.96 is: 3,268.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.27 : 4,436.75 = 2,183.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.27/4,436.75 = 2,183.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.27x = 4,436.75 × 2,183.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.27x = 9,689,701.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,689,701.08/2,964.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.83

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