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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,494.85, 3,417.95 and 2,401.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,494.85, 3,417.95 and 2,401.43 is: 3,289.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,494.85 : 3,417.95 = 2,401.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,494.85/3,417.95 = 2,401.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,494.85x = 3,417.95 × 2,401.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,494.85x = 8,207,956.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,207,956.58/2,494.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.97

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