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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,941.94, 4,056.62 and 2,873.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,941.94, 4,056.62 and 2,873.90 is: 3,962.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,941.94 : 4,056.62 = 2,873.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,941.94/4,056.62 = 2,873.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,941.94x = 4,056.62 × 2,873.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,941.94x = 11,658,315.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,658,315.99/2,941.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.80

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