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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,900.24, 4,329.37 and 2,549.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,900.24, 4,329.37 and 2,549.93 is: 3,806.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,900.24 : 4,329.37 = 2,549.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,900.24/4,329.37 = 2,549.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,900.24x = 4,329.37 × 2,549.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,900.24x = 11,039,590.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,039,590.44/2,900.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.44

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