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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,829.11, 4,244.58 and 2,371.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,829.11, 4,244.58 and 2,371.67 is: 3,558.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,829.11 : 4,244.58 = 2,371.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,829.11/4,244.58 = 2,371.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,829.11x = 4,244.58 × 2,371.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,829.11x = 10,066,721.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,066,721.83/2,829.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.27

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