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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,939.68, 4,410.33 and 2,617.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,939.68, 4,410.33 and 2,617.30 is: 3,926.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,939.68 : 4,410.33 = 2,617.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,939.68/4,410.33 = 2,617.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,939.68x = 4,410.33 × 2,617.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,939.68x = 11,543,156.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,543,156.71/2,939.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,926.67

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