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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.51, 4,403.84 and 2,108.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.51, 4,403.84 and 2,108.43 is: 3,174.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.51 : 4,403.84 = 2,108.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.51/4,403.84 = 2,108.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.51x = 4,403.84 × 2,108.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.51x = 9,285,177.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,285,177.83/2,924.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,174.96

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