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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.49, 4,087.93 and 2,546.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.49, 4,087.93 and 2,546.23 is: 3,511.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.49 : 4,087.93 = 2,546.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.49/4,087.93 = 2,546.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.49x = 4,087.93 × 2,546.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.49x = 10,408,810.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,408,810.00/2,964.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.16

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