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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,935.06, 4,048.84 and 2,376.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,935.06, 4,048.84 and 2,376.16 is: 3,277.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,935.06 : 4,048.84 = 2,376.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,935.06/4,048.84 = 2,376.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,935.06x = 4,048.84 × 2,376.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,935.06x = 9,620,691.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,620,691.65/2,935.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.85

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