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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,049.65, 4,206.39 and 2,419.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,049.65, 4,206.39 and 2,419.29 is: 3,336.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,049.65 : 4,206.39 = 2,419.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,049.65/4,206.39 = 2,419.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,049.65x = 4,206.39 × 2,419.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,049.65x = 10,176,477.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,176,477.26/3,049.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336.94

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