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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.54, 6,031.28 and 2,941.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.54, 6,031.28 and 2,941.14 is: 4,055.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.54 : 6,031.28 = 2,941.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.54/6,031.28 = 2,941.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.54x = 6,031.28 × 2,941.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.54x = 17,738,838.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,738,838.86/4,373.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,055.95

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