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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,894.84, 4,347.56 and 2,650.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,894.84, 4,347.56 and 2,650.86 is: 3,981.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,894.84 : 4,347.56 = 2,650.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,894.84/4,347.56 = 2,650.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,894.84x = 4,347.56 × 2,650.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,894.84x = 11,524,772.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,524,772.90/2,894.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,981.14

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