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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.42, 4,555.59 and 2,894.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.42, 4,555.59 and 2,894.91 is: 4,347.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.42 : 4,555.59 = 2,894.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.42/4,555.59 = 2,894.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.42x = 4,555.59 × 2,894.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.42x = 13,188,023.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,188,023.05/3,033.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,347.58

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