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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.31, 4,089.60 and 2,433.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.31, 4,089.60 and 2,433.24 is: 3,354.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.31 : 4,089.60 = 2,433.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.31/4,089.60 = 2,433.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.31x = 4,089.60 × 2,433.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.31x = 9,950,978.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,950,978.30/2,966.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.67

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