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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,969.45, 4,437.18 and 2,262.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,969.45, 4,437.18 and 2,262.77 is: 3,381.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,969.45 : 4,437.18 = 2,262.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,969.45/4,437.18 = 2,262.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,969.45x = 4,437.18 × 2,262.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,969.45x = 10,040,295.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,040,295.60/2,969.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.20

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