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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,917.06, 4,368.76 and 2,040.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,917.06, 4,368.76 and 2,040.44 is: 3,055.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,917.06 : 4,368.76 = 2,040.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,917.06/4,368.76 = 2,040.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,917.06x = 4,368.76 × 2,040.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,917.06x = 8,914,165.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,914,165.71/2,917.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.88

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