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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,941.95, 4,434.08 and 2,535.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,941.95, 4,434.08 and 2,535.99 is: 3,822.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,941.95 : 4,434.08 = 2,535.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,941.95/4,434.08 = 2,535.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,941.95x = 4,434.08 × 2,535.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,941.95x = 11,244,769.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,244,769.86/2,941.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,822.22

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