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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,554.68, 4,901.10 and 2,923

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,554.68, 4,901.10 and 2,923 is: 4,030.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,554.68 : 4,901.10 = 2,923 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,554.68/4,901.10 = 2,923/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,554.68x = 4,901.10 × 2,923
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,554.68x = 14,325,915.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,325,915.30/3,554.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,030.16

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