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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.74, 4,440.23 and 2,549.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.74, 4,440.23 and 2,549.04 is: 3,820.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.74 : 4,440.23 = 2,549.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.74/4,440.23 = 2,549.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.74x = 4,440.23 × 2,549.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.74x = 11,318,323.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,318,323.88/2,962.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.22

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