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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,936.28, 4,403.38 and 2,112.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,936.28, 4,403.38 and 2,112.08 is: 3,167.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,936.28 : 4,403.38 = 2,112.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,936.28/4,403.38 = 2,112.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,936.28x = 4,403.38 × 2,112.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,936.28x = 9,300,290.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,300,290.83/2,936.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,167.37

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