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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,941.68, 4,429.74 and 2,125.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,941.68, 4,429.74 and 2,125.60 is: 3,200.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,941.68 : 4,429.74 = 2,125.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,941.68/4,429.74 = 2,125.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,941.68x = 4,429.74 × 2,125.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,941.68x = 9,415,855.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,415,855.34/2,941.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,200.84

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