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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,642.70, 5,455.95 and 2,994.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,642.70, 5,455.95 and 2,994.70 is: 4,485.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,642.70 : 5,455.95 = 2,994.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,642.70/5,455.95 = 2,994.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,642.70x = 5,455.95 × 2,994.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,642.70x = 16,338,933.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,338,933.47/3,642.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,485.39

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