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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,970.47, 4,456.36 and 2,444.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,970.47, 4,456.36 and 2,444.17 is: 3,666.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,970.47 : 4,456.36 = 2,444.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,970.47/4,456.36 = 2,444.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,970.47x = 4,456.36 × 2,444.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,970.47x = 10,892,101.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,892,101.42/2,970.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.80

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