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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,928.82, 4,040.61 and 2,089.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,928.82, 4,040.61 and 2,089.30 is: 2,882.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,928.82 : 4,040.61 = 2,089.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,928.82/4,040.61 = 2,089.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,928.82x = 4,040.61 × 2,089.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,928.82x = 8,442,046.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,442,046.47/2,928.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,882.41

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