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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,894.97, 4,347.75 and 2,650.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,894.97, 4,347.75 and 2,650.98 is: 3,981.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,894.97 : 4,347.75 = 2,650.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,894.97/4,347.75 = 2,650.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,894.97x = 4,347.75 × 2,650.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,894.97x = 11,525,798.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,525,798.30/2,894.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,981.32

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