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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,913.84, 4,362.92 and 2,364.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,913.84, 4,362.92 and 2,364.72 is: 3,540.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,913.84 : 4,362.92 = 2,364.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,913.84/4,362.92 = 2,364.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,913.84x = 4,362.92 × 2,364.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,913.84x = 10,317,084.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,317,084.18/2,913.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.72

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