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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,916.43, 4,371.35 and 2,682.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,916.43, 4,371.35 and 2,682.84 is: 4,021.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,916.43 : 4,371.35 = 2,682.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,916.43/4,371.35 = 2,682.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,916.43x = 4,371.35 × 2,682.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,916.43x = 11,727,632.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,727,632.63/2,916.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,021.23

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