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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,919.42, 4,026.96 and 2,329.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,919.42, 4,026.96 and 2,329.74 is: 3,213.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,919.42 : 4,026.96 = 2,329.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,919.42/4,026.96 = 2,329.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,919.42x = 4,026.96 × 2,329.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,919.42x = 9,381,769.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,381,769.79/2,919.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,213.57

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