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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.36, 4,386.54 and 2,145.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.36, 4,386.54 and 2,145.20 is: 3,217.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.36 : 4,386.54 = 2,145.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.36/4,386.54 = 2,145.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.36x = 4,386.54 × 2,145.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.36x = 9,410,005.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,410,005.61/2,924.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,217.80

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