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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,976.32, 4,471.32 and 2,100.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,976.32, 4,471.32 and 2,100.84 is: 3,156.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,976.32 : 4,471.32 = 2,100.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,976.32/4,471.32 = 2,100.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,976.32x = 4,471.32 × 2,100.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,976.32x = 9,393,527.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,393,527.91/2,976.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.09

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