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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,941.83, 4,402.32 and 2,159.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,941.83, 4,402.32 and 2,159.97 is: 3,232.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,941.83 : 4,402.32 = 2,159.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,941.83/4,402.32 = 2,159.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,941.83x = 4,402.32 × 2,159.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,941.83x = 9,508,890.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,508,890.14/2,941.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,232.31

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