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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.10, 4,036.68 and 2,293.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.10, 4,036.68 and 2,293.20 is: 3,165.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.10 : 4,036.68 = 2,293.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.10/4,036.68 = 2,293.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.10x = 4,036.68 × 2,293.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.10x = 9,256,914.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,256,914.58/2,924.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,165.73

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