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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.17, 3,928.74 and 2,189.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.17, 3,928.74 and 2,189.24 is: 3,024.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.17 : 3,928.74 = 2,189.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.17/3,928.74 = 2,189.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.17x = 3,928.74 × 2,189.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.17x = 8,600,954.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,600,954.76/2,844.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.06

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