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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.65, 4,427.11 and 2,342.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.65, 4,427.11 and 2,342.29 is: 3,509.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.65 : 4,427.11 = 2,342.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.65/4,427.11 = 2,342.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.65x = 4,427.11 × 2,342.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.65x = 10,369,575.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,369,575.48/2,954.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,509.58

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