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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,969.70, 4,446.45 and 2,316.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,969.70, 4,446.45 and 2,316.30 is: 3,468.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,969.70 : 4,446.45 = 2,316.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,969.70/4,446.45 = 2,316.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,969.70x = 4,446.45 × 2,316.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,969.70x = 10,299,312.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,299,312.14/2,969.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,468.13

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