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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,965.41, 4,438.80 and 2,186.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,965.41, 4,438.80 and 2,186.26 is: 3,272.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,965.41 : 4,438.80 = 2,186.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,965.41/4,438.80 = 2,186.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,965.41x = 4,438.80 × 2,186.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,965.41x = 9,704,359.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,704,359.79/2,965.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,272.52

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