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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,928.24, 4,042.44 and 2,263.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,928.24, 4,042.44 and 2,263.59 is: 3,124.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,928.24 : 4,042.44 = 2,263.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,928.24/4,042.44 = 2,263.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,928.24x = 4,042.44 × 2,263.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,928.24x = 9,150,426.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,150,426.76/2,928.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.89

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