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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.10, 4,424.49 and 2,491.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.10, 4,424.49 and 2,491.83 is: 3,735.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.10 : 4,424.49 = 2,491.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.10/4,424.49 = 2,491.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.10x = 4,424.49 × 2,491.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.10x = 11,025,076.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,025,076.92/2,951.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,735.92

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