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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,971.40, 4,097.86 and 2,381.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,971.40, 4,097.86 and 2,381.80 is: 3,284.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,971.40 : 4,097.86 = 2,381.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,971.40/4,097.86 = 2,381.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,971.40x = 4,097.86 × 2,381.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,971.40x = 9,760,282.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,760,282.95/2,971.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,284.74

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