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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,925.66, 4,038.37 and 2,329.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,925.66, 4,038.37 and 2,329.24 is: 3,215.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,925.66 : 4,038.37 = 2,329.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,925.66/4,038.37 = 2,329.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,925.66x = 4,038.37 × 2,329.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,925.66x = 9,406,332.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,406,332.94/2,925.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,215.11

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