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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.24, 4,351.37 and 2,029.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.24, 4,351.37 and 2,029.62 is: 3,038.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.24 : 4,351.37 = 2,029.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.24/4,351.37 = 2,029.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.24x = 4,351.37 × 2,029.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.24x = 8,831,627.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,831,627.58/2,906.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,038.85

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