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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.66, 4,437.24 and 2,640.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.66, 4,437.24 and 2,640.66 is: 3,952.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.66 : 4,437.24 = 2,640.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.66/4,437.24 = 2,640.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.66x = 4,437.24 × 2,640.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.66x = 11,717,242.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,717,242.18/2,964.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,952.31

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