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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,322.94, 5,957.37 and 2,994.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,322.94, 5,957.37 and 2,994.18 is: 4,126.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,322.94 : 5,957.37 = 2,994.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,322.94/5,957.37 = 2,994.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,322.94x = 5,957.37 × 2,994.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,322.94x = 17,837,438.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,837,438.11/4,322.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,126.23

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