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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,263.48, 5,881.35 and 2,934.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,263.48, 5,881.35 and 2,934.89 is: 4,048.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,263.48 : 5,881.35 = 2,934.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,263.48/5,881.35 = 2,934.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,263.48x = 5,881.35 × 2,934.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,263.48x = 17,261,085.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,261,085.89/4,263.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,048.59

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