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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.04, 4,382.40 and 2,089.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.04, 4,382.40 and 2,089.83 is: 3,132.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.04 : 4,382.40 = 2,089.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.04/4,382.40 = 2,089.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.04x = 4,382.40 × 2,089.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.04x = 9,158,470.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,158,470.99/2,924.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.13

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