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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,549.99, 4,897.54 and 2,355.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,549.99, 4,897.54 and 2,355.54 is: 3,249.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,549.99 : 4,897.54 = 2,355.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,549.99/4,897.54 = 2,355.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,549.99x = 4,897.54 × 2,355.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,549.99x = 11,536,351.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,536,351.37/3,549.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.69

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