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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,963.54, 4,445.31 and 2,194.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,963.54, 4,445.31 and 2,194.58 is: 3,291.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,963.54 : 4,445.31 = 2,194.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,963.54/4,445.31 = 2,194.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,963.54x = 4,445.31 × 2,194.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,963.54x = 9,755,588.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,755,588.42/2,963.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,291.87

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