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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.23, 4,447.99 and 2,499.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.23, 4,447.99 and 2,499.90 is: 3,755.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.23 : 4,447.99 = 2,499.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.23/4,447.99 = 2,499.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.23x = 4,447.99 × 2,499.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.23x = 11,119,530.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,119,530.20/2,961.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,755.04

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