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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.41, 3,519.16 and 2,479.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.41, 3,519.16 and 2,479.19 is: 3,422.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.41 : 3,519.16 = 2,479.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.41/3,519.16 = 2,479.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.41x = 3,519.16 × 2,479.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.41x = 8,724,642.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,724,642.49/2,549.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,422.22

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