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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,965.63, 4,470.95 and 2,806.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,965.63, 4,470.95 and 2,806.87 is: 4,231.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,965.63 : 4,470.95 = 2,806.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,965.63/4,470.95 = 2,806.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,965.63x = 4,470.95 × 2,806.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,965.63x = 12,549,375.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,549,375.43/2,965.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,231.61

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