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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,849.25, 4,265.04 and 2,607.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,849.25, 4,265.04 and 2,607.03 is: 3,902.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,849.25 : 4,265.04 = 2,607.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,849.25/4,265.04 = 2,607.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,849.25x = 4,265.04 × 2,607.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,849.25x = 11,119,087.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,119,087.23/2,849.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.46

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