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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,916.11, 4,023.99 and 2,033.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,916.11, 4,023.99 and 2,033.84 is: 2,806.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,916.11 : 4,023.99 = 2,033.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,916.11/4,023.99 = 2,033.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,916.11x = 4,023.99 × 2,033.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,916.11x = 8,184,131.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,184,131.70/2,916.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,806.53

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