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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.01, 4,031.49 and 2,362.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.01, 4,031.49 and 2,362.41 is: 3,257.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.01 : 4,031.49 = 2,362.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.01/4,031.49 = 2,362.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.01x = 4,031.49 × 2,362.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.01x = 9,524,032.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,524,032.29/2,924.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257.18

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