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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,949.31, 4,067.97 and 2,504.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,949.31, 4,067.97 and 2,504.15 is: 3,453.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,949.31 : 4,067.97 = 2,504.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,949.31/4,067.97 = 2,504.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,949.31x = 4,067.97 × 2,504.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,949.31x = 10,186,807.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,186,807.08/2,949.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,453.96

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