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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.61, 4,397.04 and 2,856.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.61, 4,397.04 and 2,856.18 is: 4,250.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.61 : 4,397.04 = 2,856.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.61/4,397.04 = 2,856.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.61x = 4,397.04 × 2,856.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.61x = 12,558,737.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,558,737.71/2,954.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,250.56

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