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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,993.22, 4,499.91 and 2,449.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,993.22, 4,499.91 and 2,449.35 is: 3,682.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,993.22 : 4,499.91 = 2,449.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,993.22/4,499.91 = 2,449.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,993.22x = 4,499.91 × 2,449.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,993.22x = 11,021,854.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,021,854.56/2,993.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.27

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