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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,935.44, 4,054.46 and 2,137.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,935.44, 4,054.46 and 2,137.49 is: 2,952.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,935.44 : 4,054.46 = 2,137.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,935.44/4,054.46 = 2,137.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,935.44x = 4,054.46 × 2,137.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,935.44x = 8,666,351.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,666,351.95/2,935.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,952.32

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