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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,602.54, 4,966.14 and 2,894.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,602.54, 4,966.14 and 2,894.13 is: 3,989.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,602.54 : 4,966.14 = 2,894.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,602.54/4,966.14 = 2,894.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,602.54x = 4,966.14 × 2,894.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,602.54x = 14,372,665.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,372,665.61/3,602.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,989.59

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