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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,943.02, 4,054.31 and 2,522.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,943.02, 4,054.31 and 2,522.04 is: 3,474.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,943.02 : 4,054.31 = 2,522.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,943.02/4,054.31 = 2,522.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,943.02x = 4,054.31 × 2,522.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,943.02x = 10,225,131.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,225,131.99/2,943.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,474.37

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