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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,849.95, 3,934.01 and 2,450.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,849.95, 3,934.01 and 2,450.01 is: 3,381.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,849.95 : 3,934.01 = 2,450.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,849.95/3,934.01 = 2,450.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,849.95x = 3,934.01 × 2,450.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,849.95x = 9,638,351.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,638,351.59/2,849.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.94

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