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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.04, 3,619.92 and 2,244.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.04, 3,619.92 and 2,244.72 is: 3,350.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.04 : 3,619.92 = 2,244.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.04/3,619.92 = 2,244.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.04x = 3,619.92 × 2,244.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.04x = 8,125,706.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,125,706.82/2,425.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.75

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