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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,034.34, 5,563.89 and 2,897.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,034.34, 5,563.89 and 2,897.46 is: 3,995.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,034.34 : 5,563.89 = 2,897.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,034.34/5,563.89 = 2,897.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,034.34x = 5,563.89 × 2,897.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,034.34x = 16,121,148.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,121,148.72/4,034.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.98

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