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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,348.92, 5,995.94 and 2,854.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,348.92, 5,995.94 and 2,854.26 is: 3,935.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,348.92 : 5,995.94 = 2,854.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,348.92/5,995.94 = 2,854.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,348.92x = 5,995.94 × 2,854.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,348.92x = 17,113,971.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,113,971.70/4,348.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,935.22

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