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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.97, 4,076.06 and 2,324.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.97, 4,076.06 and 2,324.52 is: 3,206.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.97 : 4,076.06 = 2,324.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.97/4,076.06 = 2,324.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.97x = 4,076.06 × 2,324.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.97x = 9,474,871.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,474,871.37/2,954.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,206.42

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