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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,981.88, 4,467.96 and 2,362.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,981.88, 4,467.96 and 2,362.23 is: 3,539.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,981.88 : 4,467.96 = 2,362.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,981.88/4,467.96 = 2,362.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,981.88x = 4,467.96 × 2,362.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,981.88x = 10,554,349.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,554,349.15/2,981.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.49

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