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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,494.49, 3,748.58 and 2,331.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,494.49, 3,748.58 and 2,331.96 is: 3,504.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,494.49 : 3,748.58 = 2,331.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,494.49/3,748.58 = 2,331.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,494.49x = 3,748.58 × 2,331.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,494.49x = 8,741,553.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,741,553.82/2,494.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.35

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