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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,494.08, 3,736.08 and 2,289.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,494.08, 3,736.08 and 2,289.96 is: 3,430.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,494.08 : 3,736.08 = 2,289.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,494.08/3,736.08 = 2,289.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,494.08x = 3,736.08 × 2,289.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,494.08x = 8,555,473.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,555,473.76/2,494.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.31

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