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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,829.82, 4,241.66 and 2,417.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,829.82, 4,241.66 and 2,417.71 is: 3,623.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,829.82 : 4,241.66 = 2,417.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,829.82/4,241.66 = 2,417.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,829.82x = 4,241.66 × 2,417.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,829.82x = 10,255,103.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,255,103.80/2,829.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,623.94

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