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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,973, 4,460.22 and 2,094.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,973, 4,460.22 and 2,094.96 is: 3,142.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,973 : 4,460.22 = 2,094.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,973/4,460.22 = 2,094.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,973x = 4,460.22 × 2,094.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,973x = 9,343,982.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,343,982.49/2,973
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.95

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