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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,371.62, 6,033.93 and 2,954.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,371.62, 6,033.93 and 2,954.66 is: 4,078.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,371.62 : 6,033.93 = 2,954.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,371.62/6,033.93 = 2,954.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,371.62x = 6,033.93 × 2,954.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,371.62x = 17,828,211.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,828,211.61/4,371.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,078.17

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