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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,968.96, 4,450.48 and 2,450.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,968.96, 4,450.48 and 2,450.56 is: 3,673.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,968.96 : 4,450.48 = 2,450.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,968.96/4,450.48 = 2,450.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,968.96x = 4,450.48 × 2,450.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,968.96x = 10,906,168.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,906,168.27/2,968.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,673.40

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