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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,928.79, 4,386.67 and 2,104.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,928.79, 4,386.67 and 2,104.59 is: 3,152.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,928.79 : 4,386.67 = 2,104.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,928.79/4,386.67 = 2,104.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,928.79x = 4,386.67 × 2,104.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,928.79x = 9,232,141.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,232,141.82/2,928.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.20

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