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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,923.34, 4,031.94 and 2,711.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,923.34, 4,031.94 and 2,711.96 is: 3,740.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,923.34 : 4,031.94 = 2,711.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,923.34/4,031.94 = 2,711.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,923.34x = 4,031.94 × 2,711.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,923.34x = 10,934,460.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,934,460.00/2,923.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,740.40

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