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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,494.65, 3,444.12 and 2,217.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,494.65, 3,444.12 and 2,217.90 is: 3,062.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,494.65 : 3,444.12 = 2,217.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,494.65/3,444.12 = 2,217.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,494.65x = 3,444.12 × 2,217.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,494.65x = 7,638,713.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,638,713.75/2,494.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.04

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