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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,894.74, 4,360.14 and 2,691.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,894.74, 4,360.14 and 2,691.97 is: 4,054.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,894.74 : 4,360.14 = 2,691.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,894.74/4,360.14 = 2,691.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,894.74x = 4,360.14 × 2,691.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,894.74x = 11,737,372.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,737,372.81/2,894.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,054.72

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