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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,094.61, 4,649.20 and 2,854.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,094.61, 4,649.20 and 2,854.04 is: 4,287.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,094.61 : 4,649.20 = 2,854.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,094.61/4,649.20 = 2,854.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,094.61x = 4,649.20 × 2,854.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,094.61x = 13,268,972.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,268,972.39/3,094.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,287.78

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