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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.38, 4,446.63 and 2,272.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.38, 4,446.63 and 2,272.29 is: 3,408.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.38 : 4,446.63 = 2,272.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.38/4,446.63 = 2,272.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.38x = 4,446.63 × 2,272.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.38x = 10,104,032.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,104,032.88/2,964.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.49

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