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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.66, 4,081.77 and 2,371.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.66, 4,081.77 and 2,371.74 is: 3,265.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.66 : 4,081.77 = 2,371.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.66/4,081.77 = 2,371.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.66x = 4,081.77 × 2,371.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.66x = 9,680,897.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,680,897.18/2,964.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.43

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