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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,897.49, 4,346.25 and 2,035.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,897.49, 4,346.25 and 2,035.65 is: 3,053.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,897.49 : 4,346.25 = 2,035.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,897.49/4,346.25 = 2,035.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,897.49x = 4,346.25 × 2,035.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,897.49x = 8,847,443.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,847,443.81/2,897.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.49

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