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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.94, 4,103.55 and 2,435.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.94, 4,103.55 and 2,435.94 is: 3,358.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.94 : 4,103.55 = 2,435.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.94/4,103.55 = 2,435.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.94x = 4,103.55 × 2,435.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.94x = 9,996,001.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,996,001.59/2,975.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.94

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