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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994.66, 4,133.13 and 2,285.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994.66, 4,133.13 and 2,285.17 is: 3,153.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994.66 : 4,133.13 = 2,285.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994.66/4,133.13 = 2,285.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994.66x = 4,133.13 × 2,285.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994.66x = 9,444,872.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,444,872.59/2,994.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.90

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