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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,943.17, 4,404.24 and 2,557.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,943.17, 4,404.24 and 2,557.73 is: 3,827.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,943.17 : 4,404.24 = 2,557.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,943.17/4,404.24 = 2,557.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,943.17x = 4,404.24 × 2,557.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,943.17x = 11,264,834.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,264,834.75/2,943.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.46

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