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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,965.10, 4,424.62 and 2,571.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,965.10, 4,424.62 and 2,571.44 is: 3,837.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,965.10 : 4,424.62 = 2,571.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,965.10/4,424.62 = 2,571.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,965.10x = 4,424.62 × 2,571.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,965.10x = 11,377,621.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,377,621.12/2,965.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,837.19

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