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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,959.23, 4,444.99 and 2,497.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,959.23, 4,444.99 and 2,497.90 is: 3,752.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,959.23 : 4,444.99 = 2,497.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,959.23/4,444.99 = 2,497.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,959.23x = 4,444.99 × 2,497.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,959.23x = 11,103,140.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,103,140.52/2,959.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,752.04

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