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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.98, 4,041.61 and 2,551.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.98, 4,041.61 and 2,551.31 is: 3,525.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.98 : 4,041.61 = 2,551.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.98/4,041.61 = 2,551.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.98x = 4,041.61 × 2,551.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.98x = 10,311,425.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,311,425.66/2,924.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.30

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