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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.95, 4,996.68 and 2,549.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.95, 4,996.68 and 2,549.47 is: 3,825.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.95 : 4,996.68 = 2,549.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.95/4,996.68 = 2,549.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.95x = 4,996.68 × 2,549.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.95x = 12,738,885.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,738,885.76/3,329.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.55

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