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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,934.03, 4,396.98 and 1,372.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,934.03, 4,396.98 and 1,372.35 is: 2,056.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,934.03 : 4,396.98 = 1,372.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,934.03/4,396.98 = 1,372.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,934.03x = 4,396.98 × 1,372.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,934.03x = 6,034,195.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,034,195.50/2,934.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,056.62

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