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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,801.10, 4,197.50 and 2,493.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,801.10, 4,197.50 and 2,493.54 is: 3,736.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,801.10 : 4,197.50 = 2,493.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,801.10/4,197.50 = 2,493.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,801.10x = 4,197.50 × 2,493.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,801.10x = 10,466,634.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,466,634.15/2,801.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,736.62

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