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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,916.76, 4,029.06 and 2,331.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,916.76, 4,029.06 and 2,331.40 is: 3,220.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,916.76 : 4,029.06 = 2,331.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,916.76/4,029.06 = 2,331.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,916.76x = 4,029.06 × 2,331.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,916.76x = 9,393,350.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,393,350.48/2,916.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.47

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