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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,900.88, 4,352.40 and 2,084.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,900.88, 4,352.40 and 2,084.40 is: 3,127.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,900.88 : 4,352.40 = 2,084.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,900.88/4,352.40 = 2,084.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,900.88x = 4,352.40 × 2,084.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,900.88x = 9,072,142.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,072,142.56/2,900.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.38

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