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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,965.89, 4,093.55 and 2,468.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,965.89, 4,093.55 and 2,468.04 is: 3,406.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,965.89 : 4,093.55 = 2,468.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,965.89/4,093.55 = 2,468.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,965.89x = 4,093.55 × 2,468.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,965.89x = 10,103,042.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,103,042.06/2,965.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.42

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