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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,968.38, 4,450.77 and 2,042.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,968.38, 4,450.77 and 2,042.92 is: 3,063.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,968.38 : 4,450.77 = 2,042.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,968.38/4,450.77 = 2,042.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,968.38x = 4,450.77 × 2,042.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,968.38x = 9,092,580.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,092,580.27/2,968.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.14

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