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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,794.52, 4,194.86 and 2,361.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,794.52, 4,194.86 and 2,361.13 is: 3,544.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,794.52 : 4,194.86 = 2,361.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,794.52/4,194.86 = 2,361.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,794.52x = 4,194.86 × 2,361.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,794.52x = 9,904,597.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,904,597.99/2,794.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.29

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