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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,260.93, 5,876.73 and 2,934.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,260.93, 5,876.73 and 2,934.15 is: 4,046.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,260.93 : 5,876.73 = 2,934.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,260.93/5,876.73 = 2,934.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,260.93x = 5,876.73 × 2,934.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,260.93x = 17,243,207.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,243,207.33/4,260.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,046.82

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