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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.15, 4,022.75 and 2,499.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.15, 4,022.75 and 2,499.15 is: 3,442.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.15 : 4,022.75 = 2,499.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.15/4,022.75 = 2,499.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.15x = 4,022.75 × 2,499.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.15x = 10,053,443.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,053,443.17/2,920.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.79

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