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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,315.37, 5,954.66 and 2,744.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,315.37, 5,954.66 and 2,744.37 is: 3,786.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,315.37 : 5,954.66 = 2,744.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,315.37/5,954.66 = 2,744.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,315.37x = 5,954.66 × 2,744.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,315.37x = 16,341,776.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,341,776.54/4,315.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.88

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