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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,164.88, 4,361.04 and 2,849.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,164.88, 4,361.04 and 2,849.52 is: 3,926.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,164.88 : 4,361.04 = 2,849.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,164.88/4,361.04 = 2,849.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,164.88x = 4,361.04 × 2,849.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,164.88x = 12,426,870.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,426,870.70/3,164.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,926.49

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