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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.97, 4,460.88 and 2,152.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.97, 4,460.88 and 2,152.20 is: 3,226.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.97 : 4,460.88 = 2,152.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.97/4,460.88 = 2,152.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.97x = 4,460.88 × 2,152.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.97x = 9,600,705.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,600,705.94/2,975.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,226.08

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