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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.79, 4,414.59 and 2,624.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.79, 4,414.59 and 2,624.82 is: 3,925.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.79 : 4,414.59 = 2,624.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.79/4,414.59 = 2,624.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.79x = 4,414.59 × 2,624.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.79x = 11,587,504.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,587,504.12/2,951.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,925.59

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