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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,849.36, 4,251.95 and 2,521.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,849.36, 4,251.95 and 2,521.31 is: 3,762.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,849.36 : 4,251.95 = 2,521.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,849.36/4,251.95 = 2,521.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,849.36x = 4,251.95 × 2,521.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,849.36x = 10,720,459.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,720,459.64/2,849.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,762.42

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