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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,925.78, 4,037.43 and 2,143.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,925.78, 4,037.43 and 2,143.14 is: 2,957.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,925.78 : 4,037.43 = 2,143.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,925.78/4,037.43 = 2,143.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,925.78x = 4,037.43 × 2,143.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,925.78x = 8,652,777.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,652,777.73/2,925.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,957.43

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