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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,913.24, 4,371.30 and 2,134.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,913.24, 4,371.30 and 2,134.02 is: 3,202.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,913.24 : 4,371.30 = 2,134.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,913.24/4,371.30 = 2,134.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,913.24x = 4,371.30 × 2,134.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,913.24x = 9,328,441.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,328,441.63/2,913.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,202.08

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