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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,931.72, 4,043.30 and 2,640.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,931.72, 4,043.30 and 2,640.12 is: 3,641.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,931.72 : 4,043.30 = 2,640.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,931.72/4,043.30 = 2,640.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,931.72x = 4,043.30 × 2,640.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,931.72x = 10,674,784.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,674,784.00/2,931.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,641.13

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