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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,049.91, 4,564.83 and 2,315.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,049.91, 4,564.83 and 2,315.44 is: 3,465.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,049.91 : 4,564.83 = 2,315.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,049.91/4,564.83 = 2,315.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,049.91x = 4,564.83 × 2,315.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,049.91x = 10,569,589.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,569,589.98/3,049.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.54

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