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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994.23, 4,118.28 and 2,403.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994.23, 4,118.28 and 2,403.47 is: 3,305.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994.23 : 4,118.28 = 2,403.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994.23/4,118.28 = 2,403.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994.23x = 4,118.28 × 2,403.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994.23x = 9,898,162.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,898,162.43/2,994.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,305.75

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