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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.32, 4,091.28 and 2,177.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.32, 4,091.28 and 2,177.36 is: 3,005.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.32 : 4,091.28 = 2,177.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.32/4,091.28 = 2,177.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.32x = 4,091.28 × 2,177.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.32x = 8,908,189.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,908,189.42/2,964.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,005.14

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