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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,879.92, 4,309.36 and 2,494.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,879.92, 4,309.36 and 2,494.44 is: 3,732.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,879.92 : 4,309.36 = 2,494.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,879.92/4,309.36 = 2,494.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,879.92x = 4,309.36 × 2,494.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,879.92x = 10,749,439.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,749,439.96/2,879.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,732.55

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