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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,094.91, 4,273.44 and 2,858.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,094.91, 4,273.44 and 2,858.78 is: 3,947.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,094.91 : 4,273.44 = 2,858.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,094.91/4,273.44 = 2,858.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,094.91x = 4,273.44 × 2,858.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,094.91x = 12,216,816.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,216,816.81/3,094.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,947.39

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