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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,795.37, 5,235.35 and 2,954.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,795.37, 5,235.35 and 2,954.74 is: 4,075.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,795.37 : 5,235.35 = 2,954.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,795.37/5,235.35 = 2,954.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,795.37x = 5,235.35 × 2,954.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,795.37x = 15,469,098.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,469,098.06/3,795.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,075.78

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