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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.83, 4,389.33 and 2,196.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.83, 4,389.33 and 2,196.37 is: 3,296.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.83 : 4,389.33 = 2,196.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.83/4,389.33 = 2,196.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.83x = 4,389.33 × 2,196.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.83x = 9,640,592.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,640,592.73/2,924.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,296.12

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