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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.98, 4,076.94 and 2,211.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.98, 4,076.94 and 2,211.40 is: 3,051.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.98 : 4,076.94 = 2,211.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.98/4,076.94 = 2,211.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.98x = 4,076.94 × 2,211.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.98x = 9,015,745.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,015,745.12/2,954.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,051.03

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