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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.12, 4,445.24 and 2,499.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.12, 4,445.24 and 2,499.14 is: 3,764.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.12 : 4,445.24 = 2,499.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.12/4,445.24 = 2,499.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.12x = 4,445.24 × 2,499.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.12x = 11,109,277.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,109,277.09/2,951.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,764.43

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