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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.79, 4,425.47 and 2,614.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.79, 4,425.47 and 2,614.49 is: 3,902.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.79 : 4,425.47 = 2,614.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.79/4,425.47 = 2,614.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.79x = 4,425.47 × 2,614.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.79x = 11,570,331.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,570,331.47/2,964.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.58

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