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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.45, 3,310.74 and 2,049.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.45, 3,310.74 and 2,049.58 is: 2,822.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.45 : 3,310.74 = 2,049.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.45/3,310.74 = 2,049.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.45x = 3,310.74 × 2,049.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.45x = 6,785,619.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,785,619.54/2,404.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,822.11

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