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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,849.82, 3,932.24 and 2,104.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,849.82, 3,932.24 and 2,104.42 is: 2,903.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,849.82 : 3,932.24 = 2,104.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,849.82/3,932.24 = 2,104.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,849.82x = 3,932.24 × 2,104.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,849.82x = 8,275,084.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,275,084.50/2,849.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,903.72

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