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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,959.09, 4,444.80 and 2,497.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,959.09, 4,444.80 and 2,497.75 is: 3,751.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,959.09 : 4,444.80 = 2,497.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,959.09/4,444.80 = 2,497.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,959.09x = 4,444.80 × 2,497.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,959.09x = 11,101,999.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,101,999.20/2,959.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,751.83

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