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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,916.63, 4,023.95 and 2,032.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,916.63, 4,023.95 and 2,032.11 is: 2,803.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,916.63 : 4,023.95 = 2,032.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,916.63/4,023.95 = 2,032.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,916.63x = 4,023.95 × 2,032.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,916.63x = 8,177,098.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,177,098.87/2,916.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,803.61

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