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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,981.04, 4,452.48 and 2,365.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,981.04, 4,452.48 and 2,365.44 is: 3,533.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,981.04 : 4,452.48 = 2,365.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,981.04/4,452.48 = 2,365.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,981.04x = 4,452.48 × 2,365.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,981.04x = 10,532,074.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,532,074.29/2,981.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,533.02

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