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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,972.24, 4,096.98 and 2,341.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,972.24, 4,096.98 and 2,341.81 is: 3,227.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,972.24 : 4,096.98 = 2,341.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,972.24/4,096.98 = 2,341.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,972.24x = 4,096.98 × 2,341.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,972.24x = 9,594,353.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,594,353.86/2,972.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,227.98

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