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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,914.89, 4,354.32 and 2,621.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,914.89, 4,354.32 and 2,621.94 is: 3,916.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,914.89 : 4,354.32 = 2,621.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,914.89/4,354.32 = 2,621.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,914.89x = 4,354.32 × 2,621.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,914.89x = 11,416,765.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,416,765.78/2,914.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.71

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