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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,931.27, 4,043.93 and 2,143.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,931.27, 4,043.93 and 2,143.95 is: 2,957.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,931.27 : 4,043.93 = 2,143.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,931.27/4,043.93 = 2,143.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,931.27x = 4,043.93 × 2,143.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,931.27x = 8,669,952.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,669,952.78/2,931.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,957.75

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