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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,490.89, 4,812.98 and 2,545.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,490.89, 4,812.98 and 2,545.89 is: 3,510.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,490.89 : 4,812.98 = 2,545.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,490.89/4,812.98 = 2,545.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,490.89x = 4,812.98 × 2,545.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,490.89x = 12,253,317.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,253,317.65/3,490.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.08

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