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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.28, 4,101.08 and 2,643.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.28, 4,101.08 and 2,643.18 is: 3,643.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.28 : 4,101.08 = 2,643.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.28/4,101.08 = 2,643.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.28x = 4,101.08 × 2,643.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.28x = 10,839,879.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,839,879.42/2,975.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,643.31

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