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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.77, 3,257.52 and 2,224.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.77, 3,257.52 and 2,224.93 is: 3,084.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.77 : 3,257.52 = 2,224.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.77/3,257.52 = 2,224.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.77x = 3,257.52 × 2,224.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.77x = 7,247,737.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,247,737.49/2,349.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.45

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