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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.67, 4,443.96 and 2,391.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.67, 4,443.96 and 2,391.56 is: 3,571.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.67 : 4,443.96 = 2,391.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.67/4,443.96 = 2,391.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.67x = 4,443.96 × 2,391.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.67x = 10,627,996.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,627,996.98/2,975.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,571.63

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