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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,549.65, 4,895.91 and 2,352.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,549.65, 4,895.91 and 2,352.47 is: 3,244.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,549.65 : 4,895.91 = 2,352.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,549.65/4,895.91 = 2,352.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,549.65x = 4,895.91 × 2,352.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,549.65x = 11,517,481.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,517,481.40/3,549.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,244.68

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