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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,931.18, 4,040.49 and 2,184

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,931.18, 4,040.49 and 2,184 is: 3,010.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,931.18 : 4,040.49 = 2,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,931.18/4,040.49 = 2,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,931.18x = 4,040.49 × 2,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,931.18x = 8,824,430.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,824,430.16/2,931.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,010.54

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