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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,935.49, 4,050.29 and 2,148.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,935.49, 4,050.29 and 2,148.17 is: 2,963.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,935.49 : 4,050.29 = 2,148.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,935.49/4,050.29 = 2,148.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,935.49x = 4,050.29 × 2,148.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,935.49x = 8,700,700.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,700,700.73/2,935.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,963.97

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