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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,934.45, 4,041.77 and 2,186.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,934.45, 4,041.77 and 2,186.01 is: 3,010.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,934.45 : 4,041.77 = 2,186.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,934.45/4,041.77 = 2,186.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,934.45x = 4,041.77 × 2,186.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,934.45x = 8,835,338.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,835,338.71/2,934.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,010.90

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