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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,935.96, 4,049.94 and 2,271.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,935.96, 4,049.94 and 2,271.76 is: 3,133.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,935.96 : 4,049.94 = 2,271.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,935.96/4,049.94 = 2,271.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,935.96x = 4,049.94 × 2,271.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,935.96x = 9,200,491.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,200,491.69/2,935.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.73

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