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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,963.34, 4,059.72 and 2,852.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,963.34, 4,059.72 and 2,852.55 is: 3,907.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,963.34 : 4,059.72 = 2,852.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,963.34/4,059.72 = 2,852.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,963.34x = 4,059.72 × 2,852.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,963.34x = 11,580,554.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,580,554.29/2,963.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,907.94

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