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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,841.35, 4,251.60 and 2,371.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,841.35, 4,251.60 and 2,371.67 is: 3,548.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,841.35 : 4,251.60 = 2,371.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,841.35/4,251.60 = 2,371.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,841.35x = 4,251.60 × 2,371.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,841.35x = 10,083,370.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,083,370.91/2,841.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.80

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