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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,049.59, 4,563.45 and 2,640.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,049.59, 4,563.45 and 2,640.14 is: 3,950.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,049.59 : 4,563.45 = 2,640.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,049.59/4,563.45 = 2,640.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,049.59x = 4,563.45 × 2,640.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,049.59x = 12,048,124.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,048,124.07/3,049.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.74

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