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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.02, 4,416.09 and 2,544.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.02, 4,416.09 and 2,544.94 is: 3,808.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.02 : 4,416.09 = 2,544.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.02/4,416.09 = 2,544.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.02x = 4,416.09 × 2,544.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.02x = 11,238,684.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,238,684.08/2,951.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,808.41

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