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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.08, 4,408.34 and 2,584.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.08, 4,408.34 and 2,584.72 is: 3,857.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.08 : 4,408.34 = 2,584.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.08/4,408.34 = 2,584.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.08x = 4,408.34 × 2,584.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.08x = 11,394,324.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,394,324.56/2,954.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,857.15

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