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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.55, 4,211.71 and 2,492.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.55, 4,211.71 and 2,492.37 is: 3,441.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.55 : 4,211.71 = 2,492.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.55/4,211.71 = 2,492.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.55x = 4,211.71 × 2,492.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.55x = 10,497,133.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,497,133.42/3,050.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.06

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