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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.49, 4,839.99 and 2,496.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.49, 4,839.99 and 2,496.49 is: 3,746.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.49 : 4,839.99 = 2,496.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.49/4,839.99 = 2,496.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.49x = 4,839.99 × 2,496.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.49x = 12,082,986.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,082,986.64/3,225.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,746.09

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