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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.04, 4,032.06 and 2,176.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.04, 4,032.06 and 2,176.76 is: 3,001.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.04 : 4,032.06 = 2,176.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.04/4,032.06 = 2,176.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.04x = 4,032.06 × 2,176.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.04x = 8,776,826.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,776,826.93/2,924.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,001.61

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