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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.44, 3,428.19 and 2,249.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.44, 3,428.19 and 2,249.16 is: 3,106.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.44 : 3,428.19 = 2,249.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.44/3,428.19 = 2,249.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.44x = 3,428.19 × 2,249.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.44x = 7,710,547.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,710,547.82/2,482.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.04

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