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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.52, 4,436.34 and 2,558.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.52, 4,436.34 and 2,558.44 is: 3,828.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.52 : 4,436.34 = 2,558.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.52/4,436.34 = 2,558.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.52x = 4,436.34 × 2,558.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.52x = 11,350,109.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,350,109.71/2,964.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.65

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