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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,849.64, 4,269.20 and 2,390.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,849.64, 4,269.20 and 2,390.38 is: 3,581.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,849.64 : 4,269.20 = 2,390.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,849.64/4,269.20 = 2,390.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,849.64x = 4,269.20 × 2,390.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,849.64x = 10,205,010.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,205,010.30/2,849.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,581.16

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