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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,968.62, 4,094.48 and 2,499.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,968.62, 4,094.48 and 2,499.02 is: 3,446.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,968.62 : 4,094.48 = 2,499.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,968.62/4,094.48 = 2,499.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,968.62x = 4,094.48 × 2,499.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,968.62x = 10,232,187.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,232,187.41/2,968.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,446.78

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