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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.69, 4,034.88 and 2,126.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.69, 4,034.88 and 2,126.27 is: 2,933.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.69 : 4,034.88 = 2,126.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.69/4,034.88 = 2,126.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.69x = 4,034.88 × 2,126.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.69x = 8,579,244.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,579,244.68/2,924.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,933.38

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