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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,902.59, 4,359.49 and 2,487.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,902.59, 4,359.49 and 2,487.06 is: 3,735.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,902.59 : 4,359.49 = 2,487.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,902.59/4,359.49 = 2,487.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,902.59x = 4,359.49 × 2,487.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,902.59x = 10,842,306.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,842,306.98/2,902.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,735.39

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