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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,094.66, 4,637.94 and 2,658.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,094.66, 4,637.94 and 2,658.88 is: 3,984.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,094.66 : 4,637.94 = 2,658.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,094.66/4,637.94 = 2,658.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,094.66x = 4,637.94 × 2,658.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,094.66x = 12,331,725.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,331,725.91/3,094.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,984.84

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