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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.87, 4,437.59 and 2,232.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.87, 4,437.59 and 2,232.63 is: 3,341.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.87 : 4,437.59 = 2,232.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.87/4,437.59 = 2,232.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.87x = 4,437.59 × 2,232.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.87x = 9,907,485.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,907,485.40/2,964.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.63

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