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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,363.82, 6,024.32 and 2,954.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,363.82, 6,024.32 and 2,954.96 is: 4,079.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,363.82 : 6,024.32 = 2,954.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,363.82/6,024.32 = 2,954.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,363.82x = 6,024.32 × 2,954.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,363.82x = 17,801,624.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,801,624.63/4,363.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,079.37

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