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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.79, 4,437.18 and 2,837.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.79, 4,437.18 and 2,837.07 is: 4,260.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.79 : 4,437.18 = 2,837.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.79/4,437.18 = 2,837.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.79x = 4,437.18 × 2,837.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.79x = 12,588,590.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,588,590.26/2,954.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,260.40

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