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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,549.98, 4,901.02 and 2,704.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,549.98, 4,901.02 and 2,704.04 is: 3,733.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,549.98 : 4,901.02 = 2,704.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,549.98/4,901.02 = 2,704.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,549.98x = 4,901.02 × 2,704.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,549.98x = 13,252,554.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,252,554.12/3,549.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,733.13

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