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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,984.30, 4,119.96 and 2,041.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,984.30, 4,119.96 and 2,041.46 is: 2,818.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,984.30 : 4,119.96 = 2,041.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,984.30/4,119.96 = 2,041.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,984.30x = 4,119.96 × 2,041.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,984.30x = 8,410,733.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,410,733.54/2,984.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,818.33

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