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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,914.68, 4,024.64 and 2,376.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,914.68, 4,024.64 and 2,376.41 is: 3,281.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,914.68 : 4,024.64 = 2,376.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,914.68/4,024.64 = 2,376.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,914.68x = 4,024.64 × 2,376.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,914.68x = 9,564,201.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,564,201.15/2,914.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,281.39

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