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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,934.33, 4,049.24 and 1,675.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,934.33, 4,049.24 and 1,675.59 is: 2,312.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,934.33 : 4,049.24 = 1,675.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,934.33/4,049.24 = 1,675.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,934.33x = 4,049.24 × 1,675.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,934.33x = 6,784,851.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,784,851.91/2,934.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,312.24

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