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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,981.92, 4,469.28 and 2,154.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,981.92, 4,469.28 and 2,154.46 is: 3,229.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,981.92 : 4,469.28 = 2,154.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,981.92/4,469.28 = 2,154.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,981.92x = 4,469.28 × 2,154.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,981.92x = 9,628,884.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,628,884.99/2,981.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,229.09

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