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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,905.72, 4,011.38 and 2,241.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,905.72, 4,011.38 and 2,241.08 is: 3,093.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,905.72 : 4,011.38 = 2,241.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,905.72/4,011.38 = 2,241.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,905.72x = 4,011.38 × 2,241.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,905.72x = 8,989,823.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,989,823.49/2,905.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.84

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