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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,549.79, 4,899.85 and 2,290.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,549.79, 4,899.85 and 2,290.89 is: 3,162.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,549.79 : 4,899.85 = 2,290.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,549.79/4,899.85 = 2,290.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,549.79x = 4,899.85 × 2,290.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,549.79x = 11,225,017.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,225,017.37/3,549.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.16

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