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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,894.89, 4,337.43 and 2,068.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,894.89, 4,337.43 and 2,068.96 is: 3,099.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,894.89 : 4,337.43 = 2,068.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,894.89/4,337.43 = 2,068.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,894.89x = 4,337.43 × 2,068.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,894.89x = 8,973,969.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,973,969.17/2,894.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.93

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