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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.38, 4,493.61 and 2,449.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.38, 4,493.61 and 2,449.71 is: 3,675.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.38 : 4,493.61 = 2,449.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.38/4,493.61 = 2,449.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.38x = 4,493.61 × 2,449.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.38x = 11,008,041.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,008,041.35/2,995.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.01

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