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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,494.79, 3,749.01 and 2,332.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,494.79, 3,749.01 and 2,332.23 is: 3,504.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,494.79 : 3,749.01 = 2,332.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,494.79/3,749.01 = 2,332.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,494.79x = 3,749.01 × 2,332.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,494.79x = 8,743,553.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,743,553.59/2,494.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.73

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