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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,385.91, 6,049.34 and 2,894.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,385.91, 6,049.34 and 2,894.97 is: 3,992.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,385.91 : 6,049.34 = 2,894.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,385.91/6,049.34 = 2,894.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,385.91x = 6,049.34 × 2,894.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,385.91x = 17,512,643.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,512,643.34/4,385.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,992.93

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