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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,909.78, 4,370.26 and 2,494.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,909.78, 4,370.26 and 2,494.25 is: 3,746.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,909.78 : 4,370.26 = 2,494.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,909.78/4,370.26 = 2,494.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,909.78x = 4,370.26 × 2,494.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,909.78x = 10,900,521.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,900,521.01/2,909.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,746.17

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