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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,968.56, 4,094.28 and 2,769.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,968.56, 4,094.28 and 2,769.84 is: 3,820.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,968.56 : 4,094.28 = 2,769.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,968.56/4,094.28 = 2,769.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,968.56x = 4,094.28 × 2,769.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,968.56x = 11,340,500.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,340,500.52/2,968.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.20

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