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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.95, 4,450.14 and 2,786.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.95, 4,450.14 and 2,786.33 is: 4,182.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.95 : 4,450.14 = 2,786.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.95/4,450.14 = 2,786.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.95x = 4,450.14 × 2,786.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.95x = 12,399,558.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,399,558.59/2,964.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,182.05

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