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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,965.41, 4,444.92 and 1,577.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,965.41, 4,444.92 and 1,577.34 is: 2,364.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,965.41 : 4,444.92 = 1,577.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,965.41/4,444.92 = 1,577.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,965.41x = 4,444.92 × 1,577.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,965.41x = 7,011,150.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,011,150.11/2,965.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,364.31

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