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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,841.18, 3,922.89 and 2,447.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,841.18, 3,922.89 and 2,447.52 is: 3,379.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,841.18 : 3,922.89 = 2,447.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,841.18/3,922.89 = 2,447.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,841.18x = 3,922.89 × 2,447.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,841.18x = 9,601,351.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,601,351.73/2,841.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.35

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