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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,549.15, 4,901.68 and 2,761.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,549.15, 4,901.68 and 2,761.93 is: 3,814.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,549.15 : 4,901.68 = 2,761.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,549.15/4,901.68 = 2,761.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,549.15x = 4,901.68 × 2,761.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,549.15x = 13,538,106.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,538,106.62/3,549.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,814.46

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