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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.62, 3,929.31 and 2,180.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.62, 3,929.31 and 2,180.32 is: 3,011.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.62 : 3,929.31 = 2,180.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.62/3,929.31 = 2,180.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.62x = 3,929.31 × 2,180.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.62x = 8,567,143.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,567,143.36/2,844.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,011.70

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