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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,899.52, 4,330.48 and 2,510.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,899.52, 4,330.48 and 2,510.72 is: 3,749.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,899.52 : 4,330.48 = 2,510.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,899.52/4,330.48 = 2,510.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,899.52x = 4,330.48 × 2,510.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,899.52x = 10,872,622.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,872,622.75/2,899.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,749.80

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