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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,917.88, 4,358.82 and 2,624.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,917.88, 4,358.82 and 2,624.92 is: 3,921.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,917.88 : 4,358.82 = 2,624.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,917.88/4,358.82 = 2,624.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,917.88x = 4,358.82 × 2,624.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,917.88x = 11,441,553.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,441,553.79/2,917.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,921.19

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