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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,934.61, 4,391.43 and 2,549.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,934.61, 4,391.43 and 2,549.16 is: 3,814.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,934.61 : 4,391.43 = 2,549.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,934.61/4,391.43 = 2,549.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,934.61x = 4,391.43 × 2,549.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,934.61x = 11,194,435.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,194,435.74/2,934.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,814.62

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