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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,550.52, 4,903.58 and 2,429.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,550.52, 4,903.58 and 2,429.48 is: 3,355.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,550.52 : 4,903.58 = 2,429.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,550.52/4,903.58 = 2,429.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,550.52x = 4,903.58 × 2,429.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,550.52x = 11,913,149.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,913,149.54/3,550.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.33

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