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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,556.21, 4,903.46 and 2,924.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,556.21, 4,903.46 and 2,924.41 is: 4,032.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,556.21 : 4,903.46 = 2,924.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,556.21/4,903.46 = 2,924.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,556.21x = 4,903.46 × 2,924.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,556.21x = 14,339,712.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,339,712.84/3,556.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,032.30

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