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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,832.10, 4,239.78 and 2,104.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,832.10, 4,239.78 and 2,104.90 is: 3,151.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,832.10 : 4,239.78 = 2,104.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,832.10/4,239.78 = 2,104.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,832.10x = 4,239.78 × 2,104.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,832.10x = 8,924,312.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,924,312.92/2,832.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.13

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