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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,934.87, 4,406.40 and 2,008.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,934.87, 4,406.40 and 2,008.13 is: 3,014.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,934.87 : 4,406.40 = 2,008.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,934.87/4,406.40 = 2,008.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,934.87x = 4,406.40 × 2,008.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,934.87x = 8,848,602
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,848,602/2,934.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,014.99

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