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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,978.24, 4,113.18 and 2,322.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,978.24, 4,113.18 and 2,322.92 is: 3,208.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,978.24 : 4,113.18 = 2,322.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,978.24/4,113.18 = 2,322.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,978.24x = 4,113.18 × 2,322.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,978.24x = 9,554,588.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,554,588.09/2,978.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,208.13

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