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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,094.74, 4,640.49 and 2,663.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,094.74, 4,640.49 and 2,663.82 is: 3,994.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,094.74 : 4,640.49 = 2,663.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,094.74/4,640.49 = 2,663.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,094.74x = 4,640.49 × 2,663.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,094.74x = 12,361,430.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,361,430.07/3,094.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.34

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