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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.81, 3,361.44 and 2,249.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.81, 3,361.44 and 2,249.78 is: 3,104.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.81 : 3,361.44 = 2,249.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.81/3,361.44 = 2,249.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.81x = 3,361.44 × 2,249.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.81x = 7,562,472.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,562,472.43/2,435.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,104.71

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