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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.32, 4,089.69 and 2,433.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.32, 4,089.69 and 2,433.24 is: 3,354.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.32 : 4,089.69 = 2,433.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.32/4,089.69 = 2,433.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.32x = 4,089.69 × 2,433.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.32x = 9,951,197.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,951,197.30/2,966.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.73

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