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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.28, 4,385.05 and 2,367.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.28, 4,385.05 and 2,367.62 is: 3,550.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.28 : 4,385.05 = 2,367.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.28/4,385.05 = 2,367.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.28x = 4,385.05 × 2,367.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.28x = 10,382,117.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,382,117.84/2,924.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.32

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