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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,904.02, 4,357.07 and 2,124.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,904.02, 4,357.07 and 2,124.82 is: 3,187.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,904.02 : 4,357.07 = 2,124.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,904.02/4,357.07 = 2,124.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,904.02x = 4,357.07 × 2,124.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,904.02x = 9,257,989.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,257,989.48/2,904.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,187.99

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