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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.18, 4,465.46 and 2,001.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.18, 4,465.46 and 2,001.96 is: 3,004.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.18 : 4,465.46 = 2,001.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.18/4,465.46 = 2,001.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.18x = 4,465.46 × 2,001.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.18x = 8,939,677.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,939,677.31/2,975.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.76

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