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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,381.42, 5,058.58 and 2,924.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,381.42, 5,058.58 and 2,924.13 is: 4,374.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,381.42 : 5,058.58 = 2,924.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,381.42/5,058.58 = 2,924.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,381.42x = 5,058.58 × 2,924.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,381.42x = 14,791,945.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,791,945.54/3,381.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,374.48

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