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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.39, 4,348.98 and 2,832.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.39, 4,348.98 and 2,832.11 is: 4,211.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.39 : 4,348.98 = 2,832.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.39/4,348.98 = 2,832.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.39x = 4,348.98 × 2,832.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.39x = 12,316,753.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,316,753.84/2,924.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,211.73

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