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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,610.80, 4,985.22 and 2,949.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,610.80, 4,985.22 and 2,949.24 is: 4,071.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,610.80 : 4,985.22 = 2,949.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,610.80/4,985.22 = 2,949.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,610.80x = 4,985.22 × 2,949.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,610.80x = 14,702,610.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,702,610.23/3,610.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,071.84

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