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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,949.66, 4,068.36 and 2,575.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,949.66, 4,068.36 and 2,575.85 is: 3,552.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,949.66 : 4,068.36 = 2,575.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,949.66/4,068.36 = 2,575.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,949.66x = 4,068.36 × 2,575.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,949.66x = 10,479,464.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,479,464.76/2,949.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.77

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