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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,555.63, 4,904.79 and 2,494.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,555.63, 4,904.79 and 2,494.98 is: 3,441.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,555.63 : 4,904.79 = 2,494.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,555.63/4,904.79 = 2,494.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,555.63x = 4,904.79 × 2,494.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,555.63x = 12,237,371.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,237,371.45/3,555.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.69

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