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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.24, 4,366.71 and 2,131.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.24, 4,366.71 and 2,131.02 is: 3,197.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.24 : 4,366.71 = 2,131.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.24/4,366.71 = 2,131.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.24x = 4,366.71 × 2,131.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.24x = 9,305,546.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,305,546.34/2,910.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.52

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