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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,939.47, 4,385.69 and 2,800.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,939.47, 4,385.69 and 2,800.15 is: 4,177.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,939.47 : 4,385.69 = 2,800.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,939.47/4,385.69 = 2,800.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,939.47x = 4,385.69 × 2,800.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,939.47x = 12,280,589.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,280,589.85/2,939.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,177.82

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