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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,814.44, 5,266.44 and 2,934.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,814.44, 5,266.44 and 2,934.84 is: 4,052.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,814.44 : 5,266.44 = 2,934.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,814.44/5,266.44 = 2,934.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,814.44x = 5,266.44 × 2,934.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,814.44x = 15,456,158.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,456,158.77/3,814.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,052.01

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