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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.67, 4,086.53 and 2,334.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.67, 4,086.53 and 2,334.20 is: 3,217.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.67 : 4,086.53 = 2,334.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.67/4,086.53 = 2,334.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.67x = 4,086.53 × 2,334.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.67x = 9,538,757.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,538,757.23/2,964.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,217.48

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