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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,973.84, 4,101.24 and 2,414.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,973.84, 4,101.24 and 2,414.16 is: 3,329.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,973.84 : 4,101.24 = 2,414.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,973.84/4,101.24 = 2,414.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,973.84x = 4,101.24 × 2,414.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,973.84x = 9,901,049.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,901,049.56/2,973.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,329.38

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