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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,541.22, 4,891.29 and 2,497.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,541.22, 4,891.29 and 2,497.94 is: 3,450.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,541.22 : 4,891.29 = 2,497.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,541.22/4,891.29 = 2,497.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,541.22x = 4,891.29 × 2,497.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,541.22x = 12,218,148.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,218,148.94/3,541.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,450.27

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