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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.15, 4,073.34 and 2,206.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.15, 4,073.34 and 2,206.85 is: 3,042.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.15 : 4,073.34 = 2,206.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.15/4,073.34 = 2,206.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.15x = 4,073.34 × 2,206.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.15x = 8,989,250.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,989,250.38/2,954.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.92

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