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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,894.10, 4,331.55 and 2,663.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,894.10, 4,331.55 and 2,663.70 is: 3,986.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,894.10 : 4,331.55 = 2,663.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,894.10/4,331.55 = 2,663.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,894.10x = 4,331.55 × 2,663.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,894.10x = 11,537,949.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,537,949.74/2,894.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,986.71

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