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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,968.50, 4,446.06 and 2,228.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,968.50, 4,446.06 and 2,228.94 is: 3,338.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,968.50 : 4,446.06 = 2,228.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,968.50/4,446.06 = 2,228.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,968.50x = 4,446.06 × 2,228.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,968.50x = 9,910,000.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,910,000.98/2,968.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,338.39

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