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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,039.84, 4,161.60 and 2,962.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,039.84, 4,161.60 and 2,962.08 is: 4,055.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,039.84 : 4,161.60 = 2,962.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,039.84/4,161.60 = 2,962.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,039.84x = 4,161.60 × 2,962.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,039.84x = 12,326,992.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,326,992.13/3,039.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,055.15

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