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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,965.14, 4,438.06 and 2,184.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,965.14, 4,438.06 and 2,184.84 is: 3,270.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,965.14 : 4,438.06 = 2,184.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,965.14/4,438.06 = 2,184.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,965.14x = 4,438.06 × 2,184.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,965.14x = 9,696,451.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,696,451.01/2,965.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,270.15

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