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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,933.88, 4,049.28 and 2,191.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,933.88, 4,049.28 and 2,191.56 is: 3,024.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,933.88 : 4,049.28 = 2,191.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,933.88/4,049.28 = 2,191.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,933.88x = 4,049.28 × 2,191.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,933.88x = 8,874,240.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,874,240.08/2,933.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.75

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