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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,949.07, 4,417.52 and 2,365.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,949.07, 4,417.52 and 2,365.06 is: 3,542.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,949.07 : 4,417.52 = 2,365.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,949.07/4,417.52 = 2,365.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,949.07x = 4,417.52 × 2,365.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,949.07x = 10,447,699.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,447,699.85/2,949.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.71

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