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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,797.44, 4,192.68 and 2,450.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,797.44, 4,192.68 and 2,450.04 is: 3,672.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,797.44 : 4,192.68 = 2,450.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,797.44/4,192.68 = 2,450.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,797.44x = 4,192.68 × 2,450.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,797.44x = 10,272,233.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,272,233.71/2,797.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,672.01

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