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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,913.85, 4,371.32 and 2,649.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,913.85, 4,371.32 and 2,649.76 is: 3,975.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,913.85 : 4,371.32 = 2,649.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,913.85/4,371.32 = 2,649.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,913.85x = 4,371.32 × 2,649.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,913.85x = 11,582,948.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,582,948.88/2,913.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,975.14

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