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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,967.42, 4,090.32 and 2,336.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,967.42, 4,090.32 and 2,336.95 is: 3,221.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,967.42 : 4,090.32 = 2,336.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,967.42/4,090.32 = 2,336.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,967.42x = 4,090.32 × 2,336.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,967.42x = 9,558,873.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,558,873.32/2,967.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,221.27

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