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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,307.74, 4,554.27 and 2,893.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,307.74, 4,554.27 and 2,893.74 is: 3,984.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,307.74 : 4,554.27 = 2,893.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,307.74/4,554.27 = 2,893.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,307.74x = 4,554.27 × 2,893.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,307.74x = 13,178,873.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,178,873.27/3,307.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,984.25

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