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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,967.50, 4,095.45 and 2,549.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,967.50, 4,095.45 and 2,549.24 is: 3,518.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,967.50 : 4,095.45 = 2,549.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,967.50/4,095.45 = 2,549.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,967.50x = 4,095.45 × 2,549.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,967.50x = 10,440,264.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,440,264.48/2,967.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,518.21

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