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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,570.91, 4,924.55 and 2,449.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,570.91, 4,924.55 and 2,449.87 is: 3,378.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,570.91 : 4,924.55 = 2,449.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,570.91/4,924.55 = 2,449.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,570.91x = 4,924.55 × 2,449.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,570.91x = 12,064,501.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,064,501.12/3,570.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,378.55

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