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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.97, 4,434.11 and 2,490.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.97, 4,434.11 and 2,490.65 is: 3,741.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.97 : 4,434.11 = 2,490.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.97/4,434.11 = 2,490.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.97x = 4,434.11 × 2,490.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.97x = 11,043,781.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,043,781.45/2,951.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.16

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