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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,934.24, 4,048.56 and 2,146.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,934.24, 4,048.56 and 2,146.92 is: 2,962.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,934.24 : 4,048.56 = 2,146.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,934.24/4,048.56 = 2,146.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,934.24x = 4,048.56 × 2,146.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,934.24x = 8,691,934.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,691,934.44/2,934.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,962.24

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