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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.54, 4,442.57 and 2,178.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.54, 4,442.57 and 2,178.38 is: 3,264.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.54 : 4,442.57 = 2,178.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.54/4,442.57 = 2,178.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.54x = 4,442.57 × 2,178.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.54x = 9,677,572.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,677,572.53/2,964.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.44

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