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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.36, 4,396.67 and 2,855.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.36, 4,396.67 and 2,855.93 is: 4,250.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.36 : 4,396.67 = 2,855.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.36/4,396.67 = 2,855.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.36x = 4,396.67 × 2,855.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.36x = 12,556,567.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,556,567.47/2,954.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,250.18

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