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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.36, 4,381.67 and 2,056.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.36, 4,381.67 and 2,056.84 is: 3,081.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.36 : 4,381.67 = 2,056.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.36/4,381.67 = 2,056.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.36x = 4,381.67 × 2,056.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.36x = 9,012,394.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,012,394.12/2,924.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,081.83

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