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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,939.60, 4,404.54 and 2,072.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,939.60, 4,404.54 and 2,072.10 is: 3,104.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,939.60 : 4,404.54 = 2,072.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,939.60/4,404.54 = 2,072.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,939.60x = 4,404.54 × 2,072.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,939.60x = 9,126,647.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,126,647.33/2,939.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,104.72

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