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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,094.89, 4,268.46 and 2,721.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,094.89, 4,268.46 and 2,721.09 is: 3,752.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,094.89 : 4,268.46 = 2,721.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,094.89/4,268.46 = 2,721.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,094.89x = 4,268.46 × 2,721.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,094.89x = 11,614,863.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,614,863.82/3,094.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,752.92

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