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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,965.74, 4,448.78 and 2,530.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,965.74, 4,448.78 and 2,530.04 is: 3,795.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,965.74 : 4,448.78 = 2,530.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,965.74/4,448.78 = 2,530.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,965.74x = 4,448.78 × 2,530.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,965.74x = 11,255,591.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,255,591.35/2,965.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,795.21

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