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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,499.92, 5,249.88 and 2,683.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,499.92, 5,249.88 and 2,683.44 is: 4,025.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,499.92 : 5,249.88 = 2,683.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,499.92/5,249.88 = 2,683.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,499.92x = 5,249.88 × 2,683.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,499.92x = 14,087,737.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,087,737.99/3,499.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,025.16

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