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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,942.94, 4,391.67 and 2,615.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,942.94, 4,391.67 and 2,615.70 is: 3,903.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,942.94 : 4,391.67 = 2,615.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,942.94/4,391.67 = 2,615.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,942.94x = 4,391.67 × 2,615.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,942.94x = 11,487,291.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,487,291.22/2,942.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,903.34

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