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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,749.59, 3,794.96 and 2,150.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,749.59, 3,794.96 and 2,150.89 is: 2,968.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,749.59 : 3,794.96 = 2,150.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,749.59/3,794.96 = 2,150.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,749.59x = 3,794.96 × 2,150.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,749.59x = 8,162,541.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,162,541.51/2,749.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,968.64

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