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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,610.57, 4,981.08 and 2,429.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,610.57, 4,981.08 and 2,429.59 is: 3,351.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,610.57 : 4,981.08 = 2,429.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,610.57/4,981.08 = 2,429.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,610.57x = 4,981.08 × 2,429.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,610.57x = 12,101,982.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,101,982.16/3,610.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,351.82

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