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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.92, 3,443.09 and 2,217.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.92, 3,443.09 and 2,217.15 is: 3,060.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.92 : 3,443.09 = 2,217.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.92/3,443.09 = 2,217.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.92x = 3,443.09 × 2,217.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.92x = 7,633,835.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,633,835.91/2,493.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.98

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