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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,965.84, 4,440.96 and 2,496.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,965.84, 4,440.96 and 2,496.19 is: 3,737.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,965.84 : 4,440.96 = 2,496.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,965.84/4,440.96 = 2,496.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,965.84x = 4,440.96 × 2,496.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,965.84x = 11,085,479.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,085,479.94/2,965.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,737.72

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