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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,949.54, 4,423.41 and 2,487.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,949.54, 4,423.41 and 2,487.48 is: 3,730.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,949.54 : 4,423.41 = 2,487.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,949.54/4,423.41 = 2,487.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,949.54x = 4,423.41 × 2,487.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,949.54x = 11,003,143.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,003,143.91/2,949.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,730.46

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