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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,982.42, 4,443.66 and 2,814.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,982.42, 4,443.66 and 2,814.75 is: 4,193.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,982.42 : 4,443.66 = 2,814.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,982.42/4,443.66 = 2,814.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,982.42x = 4,443.66 × 2,814.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,982.42x = 12,507,791.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,507,791.99/2,982.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,193.84

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