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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.15, 4,020.38 and 2,895.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.15, 4,020.38 and 2,895.24 is: 3,969.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.15 : 4,020.38 = 2,895.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.15/4,020.38 = 2,895.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.15x = 4,020.38 × 2,895.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.15x = 11,639,992.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,639,992.73/2,932.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,969.78

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