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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,891.30, 4,332.90 and 2,024.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,891.30, 4,332.90 and 2,024.60 is: 3,034.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,891.30 : 4,332.90 = 2,024.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,891.30/4,332.90 = 2,024.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,891.30x = 4,332.90 × 2,024.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,891.30x = 8,772,389.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,772,389.34/2,891.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.06

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