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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,935.61, 4,392.93 and 2,550.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,935.61, 4,392.93 and 2,550.16 is: 3,816.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,935.61 : 4,392.93 = 2,550.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,935.61/4,392.93 = 2,550.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,935.61x = 4,392.93 × 2,550.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,935.61x = 11,202,674.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,202,674.37/2,935.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,816.13

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