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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994.59, 4,514.33 and 2,793.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994.59, 4,514.33 and 2,793.92 is: 4,211.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994.59 : 4,514.33 = 2,793.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994.59/4,514.33 = 2,793.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994.59x = 4,514.33 × 2,793.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994.59x = 12,612,640.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,612,640.33/2,994.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,211.82

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