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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,149.91, 4,343.76 and 2,485.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,149.91, 4,343.76 and 2,485.44 is: 3,427.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,149.91 : 4,343.76 = 2,485.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,149.91/4,343.76 = 2,485.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,149.91x = 4,343.76 × 2,485.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,149.91x = 10,796,154.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,796,154.85/3,149.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,427.45

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