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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,310.84, 5,945.58 and 2,894.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,310.84, 5,945.58 and 2,894.06 is: 3,991.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,310.84 : 5,945.58 = 2,894.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,310.84/5,945.58 = 2,894.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,310.84x = 5,945.58 × 2,894.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,310.84x = 17,206,865.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,206,865.25/4,310.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.53

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