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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,965.90, 4,443.45 and 2,415.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,965.90, 4,443.45 and 2,415.10 is: 3,618.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,965.90 : 4,443.45 = 2,415.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,965.90/4,443.45 = 2,415.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,965.90x = 4,443.45 × 2,415.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,965.90x = 10,731,376.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,731,376.10/2,965.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.25

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