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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,931.84, 4,392.48 and 2,444.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,931.84, 4,392.48 and 2,444.16 is: 3,661.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,931.84 : 4,392.48 = 2,444.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,931.84/4,392.48 = 2,444.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,931.84x = 4,392.48 × 2,444.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,931.84x = 10,735,923.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,735,923.92/2,931.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.84

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