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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.50, 4,039.08 and 2,269.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.50, 4,039.08 and 2,269.30 is: 3,134.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.50 : 4,039.08 = 2,269.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.50/4,039.08 = 2,269.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.50x = 4,039.08 × 2,269.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.50x = 9,165,884.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,165,884.24/2,924.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,134.17

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