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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.51, 4,033.36 and 2,371.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.51, 4,033.36 and 2,371.83 is: 3,265.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.51 : 4,033.36 = 2,371.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.51/4,033.36 = 2,371.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.51x = 4,033.36 × 2,371.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.51x = 9,566,432.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,566,432.09/2,929.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.54

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