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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,904.52, 4,012.32 and 2,314.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,904.52, 4,012.32 and 2,314.36 is: 3,197.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,904.52 : 4,012.32 = 2,314.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,904.52/4,012.32 = 2,314.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,904.52x = 4,012.32 × 2,314.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,904.52x = 9,285,952.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,285,952.92/2,904.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.07

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