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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,943.27, 4,057.43 and 2,102.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,943.27, 4,057.43 and 2,102.49 is: 2,898.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,943.27 : 4,057.43 = 2,102.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,943.27/4,057.43 = 2,102.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,943.27x = 4,057.43 × 2,102.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,943.27x = 8,530,695.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,530,695.49/2,943.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,898.37

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