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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,949.17, 4,065.58 and 2,062.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,949.17, 4,065.58 and 2,062.22 is: 2,842.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,949.17 : 4,065.58 = 2,062.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,949.17/4,065.58 = 2,062.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,949.17x = 4,065.58 × 2,062.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,949.17x = 8,384,125.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,384,125.40/2,949.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,842.87

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