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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,939.54, 4,380.68 and 2,850.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,939.54, 4,380.68 and 2,850.54 is: 4,248.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,939.54 : 4,380.68 = 2,850.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,939.54/4,380.68 = 2,850.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,939.54x = 4,380.68 × 2,850.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,939.54x = 12,487,289.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,487,289.31/2,939.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,248.05

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