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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.90, 4,361.22 and 2,544.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.90, 4,361.22 and 2,544.78 is: 3,812.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.90 : 4,361.22 = 2,544.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.90/4,361.22 = 2,544.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.90x = 4,361.22 × 2,544.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.90x = 11,098,345.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,098,345.43/2,910.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.69

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