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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,565.68, 4,924.50 and 2,449.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,565.68, 4,924.50 and 2,449.56 is: 3,383.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,565.68 : 4,924.50 = 2,449.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,565.68/4,924.50 = 2,449.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,565.68x = 4,924.50 × 2,449.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,565.68x = 12,062,858.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,062,858.22/3,565.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,383.05

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