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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,934.77, 4,049.60 and 2,338.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,934.77, 4,049.60 and 2,338.77 is: 3,227.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,934.77 : 4,049.60 = 2,338.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,934.77/4,049.60 = 2,338.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,934.77x = 4,049.60 × 2,338.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,934.77x = 9,471,082.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,471,082.99/2,934.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,227.20

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