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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,934.32, 4,401.28 and 2,114.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,934.32, 4,401.28 and 2,114.04 is: 3,170.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,934.32 : 4,401.28 = 2,114.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,934.32/4,401.28 = 2,114.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,934.32x = 4,401.28 × 2,114.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,934.32x = 9,304,481.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,304,481.97/2,934.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.92

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