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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994.49, 4,136.43 and 2,715.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994.49, 4,136.43 and 2,715.04 is: 3,750.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994.49 : 4,136.43 = 2,715.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994.49/4,136.43 = 2,715.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994.49x = 4,136.43 × 2,715.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994.49x = 11,230,572.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,230,572.91/2,994.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,750.41

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