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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.74, 4,020.44 and 2,381.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.74, 4,020.44 and 2,381.00 is: 3,288.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.74 : 4,020.44 = 2,381.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.74/4,020.44 = 2,381.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.74x = 4,020.44 × 2,381.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.74x = 9,572,635.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,572,635.63/2,910.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,288.73

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