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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,934.90, 4,050 and 2,235.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,934.90, 4,050 and 2,235.06 is: 3,084.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,934.90 : 4,050 = 2,235.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,934.90/4,050 = 2,235.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,934.90x = 4,050 × 2,235.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,934.90x = 9,051,993
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,051,993/2,934.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.26

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