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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.04, 4,419.12 and 2,372.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.04, 4,419.12 and 2,372.76 is: 3,553.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.04 : 4,419.12 = 2,372.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.04/4,419.12 = 2,372.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.04x = 4,419.12 × 2,372.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.04x = 10,485,511.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,485,511.17/2,951.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,553.16

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