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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.66, 4,014.55 and 2,585.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.66, 4,014.55 and 2,585.66 is: 3,549.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.66 : 4,014.55 = 2,585.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.66/4,014.55 = 2,585.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.66x = 4,014.55 × 2,585.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.66x = 10,380,261.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,380,261.35/2,924.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.22

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