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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,969.03, 4,449.49 and 2,238.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,969.03, 4,449.49 and 2,238.01 is: 3,353.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,969.03 : 4,449.49 = 2,238.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,969.03/4,449.49 = 2,238.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,969.03x = 4,449.49 × 2,238.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,969.03x = 9,958,003.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,958,003.11/2,969.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.96

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