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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,928.29, 4,041.90 and 2,044.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,928.29, 4,041.90 and 2,044.37 is: 2,821.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,928.29 : 4,041.90 = 2,044.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,928.29/4,041.90 = 2,044.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,928.29x = 4,041.90 × 2,044.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,928.29x = 8,263,149.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,263,149.21/2,928.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,821.84

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