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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.11, 4,394.66 and 2,049.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.11, 4,394.66 and 2,049.80 is: 3,072.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.11 : 4,394.66 = 2,049.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.11/4,394.66 = 2,049.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.11x = 4,394.66 × 2,049.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.11x = 9,008,141.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,008,141.85/2,932.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.24

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