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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.97, 4,438.62 and 2,493.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.97, 4,438.62 and 2,493.66 is: 3,745.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.97 : 4,438.62 = 2,493.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.97/4,438.62 = 2,493.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.97x = 4,438.62 × 2,493.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.97x = 11,068,409.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,068,409.15/2,954.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,745.69

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