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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,947.95, 4,443.14 and 2,541.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,947.95, 4,443.14 and 2,541.99 is: 3,831.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,947.95 : 4,443.14 = 2,541.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,947.95/4,443.14 = 2,541.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,947.95x = 4,443.14 × 2,541.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,947.95x = 11,294,404.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,294,404.74/2,947.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,831.27

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