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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,965.38, 4,441.40 and 2,444.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,965.38, 4,441.40 and 2,444.16 is: 3,660.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,965.38 : 4,441.40 = 2,444.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,965.38/4,441.40 = 2,444.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,965.38x = 4,441.40 × 2,444.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,965.38x = 10,855,492.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,855,492.22/2,965.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.74

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