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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,270.97, 4,907.94 and 2,994.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,270.97, 4,907.94 and 2,994.12 is: 4,492.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,270.97 : 4,907.94 = 2,994.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,270.97/4,907.94 = 2,994.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,270.97x = 4,907.94 × 2,994.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,270.97x = 14,694,961.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,694,961.31/3,270.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,492.54

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