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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.16, 4,108.14 and 2,388

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.16, 4,108.14 and 2,388 is: 3,578.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.16 : 4,108.14 = 2,388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.16/4,108.14 = 2,388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.16x = 4,108.14 × 2,388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.16x = 9,810,238.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,810,238.32/2,741.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,578.86

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