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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,965.08, 4,451.40 and 2,418.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,965.08, 4,451.40 and 2,418.33 is: 3,630.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,965.08 : 4,451.40 = 2,418.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,965.08/4,451.40 = 2,418.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,965.08x = 4,451.40 × 2,418.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,965.08x = 10,764,954.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,764,954.16/2,965.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,630.58

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