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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,967.10, 4,090.74 and 2,434

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,967.10, 4,090.74 and 2,434 is: 3,355.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,967.10 : 4,090.74 = 2,434 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,967.10/4,090.74 = 2,434/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,967.10x = 4,090.74 × 2,434
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,967.10x = 9,956,861.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,956,861.16/2,967.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.76

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