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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994.37, 4,128.81 and 2,521.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994.37, 4,128.81 and 2,521.54 is: 3,476.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994.37 : 4,128.81 = 2,521.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994.37/4,128.81 = 2,521.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994.37x = 4,128.81 × 2,521.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994.37x = 10,410,955.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,410,955.27/2,994.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,476.85

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