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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,904.82, 4,004.90 and 2,373.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,904.82, 4,004.90 and 2,373.14 is: 3,271.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,904.82 : 4,004.90 = 2,373.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,904.82/4,004.90 = 2,373.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,904.82x = 4,004.90 × 2,373.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,904.82x = 9,504,188.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,504,188.39/2,904.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.87

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