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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,976.04, 4,442.33 and 2,759.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,976.04, 4,442.33 and 2,759.23 is: 4,118.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,976.04 : 4,442.33 = 2,759.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,976.04/4,442.33 = 2,759.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,976.04x = 4,442.33 × 2,759.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,976.04x = 12,257,400.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,257,400.04/2,976.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,118.69

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