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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,049.53, 4,569.52 and 2,357.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,049.53, 4,569.52 and 2,357.91 is: 3,533.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,049.53 : 4,569.52 = 2,357.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,049.53/4,569.52 = 2,357.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,049.53x = 4,569.52 × 2,357.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,049.53x = 10,774,516.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,774,516.90/3,049.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,533.17

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