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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.94, 3,694.72 and 1,295.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.94, 3,694.72 and 1,295.17 is: 1,938.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.94 : 3,694.72 = 1,295.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.94/3,694.72 = 1,295.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.94x = 3,694.72 × 1,295.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.94x = 4,785,290.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,785,290.50/2,467.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.98

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