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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,925.36, 4,035.15 and 2,040.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,925.36, 4,035.15 and 2,040.84 is: 2,815.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,925.36 : 4,035.15 = 2,040.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,925.36/4,035.15 = 2,040.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,925.36x = 4,035.15 × 2,040.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,925.36x = 8,235,095.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,235,095.53/2,925.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,815.07

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