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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,917.73, 4,372.49 and 2,094.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,917.73, 4,372.49 and 2,094.19 is: 3,138.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,917.73 : 4,372.49 = 2,094.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,917.73/4,372.49 = 2,094.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,917.73x = 4,372.49 × 2,094.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,917.73x = 9,156,824.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,156,824.83/2,917.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.34

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