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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,969.32, 4,455.66 and 2,275.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,969.32, 4,455.66 and 2,275.72 is: 3,414.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,969.32 : 4,455.66 = 2,275.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,969.32/4,455.66 = 2,275.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,969.32x = 4,455.66 × 2,275.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,969.32x = 10,139,834.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,139,834.58/2,969.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.87

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