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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,933.72, 4,053.78 and 2,349.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,933.72, 4,053.78 and 2,349.08 is: 3,245.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,933.72 : 4,053.78 = 2,349.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,933.72/4,053.78 = 2,349.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,933.72x = 4,053.78 × 2,349.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,933.72x = 9,522,653.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,522,653.52/2,933.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,245.93

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