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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,899.62, 4,328.42 and 2,549.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,899.62, 4,328.42 and 2,549.32 is: 3,805.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,899.62 : 4,328.42 = 2,549.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,899.62/4,328.42 = 2,549.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,899.62x = 4,328.42 × 2,549.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,899.62x = 11,034,527.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,034,527.67/2,899.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,805.51

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