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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994.26, 4,132.60 and 2,284.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994.26, 4,132.60 and 2,284.94 is: 3,153.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994.26 : 4,132.60 = 2,284.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994.26/4,132.60 = 2,284.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994.26x = 4,132.60 × 2,284.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994.26x = 9,442,716.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,442,716.67/2,994.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.61

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