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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.28, 4,443.78 and 2,182.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.28, 4,443.78 and 2,182.36 is: 3,271.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.28 : 4,443.78 = 2,182.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.28/4,443.78 = 2,182.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.28x = 4,443.78 × 2,182.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.28x = 9,697,927.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,697,927.72/2,964.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.60

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