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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.30, 4,034.33 and 2,040.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.30, 4,034.33 and 2,040.62 is: 2,815.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.30 : 4,034.33 = 2,040.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.30/4,034.33 = 2,040.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.30x = 4,034.33 × 2,040.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.30x = 8,232,528.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,232,528.85/2,924.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,815.21

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