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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,494.86, 3,446.40 and 2,363.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,494.86, 3,446.40 and 2,363.64 is: 3,265.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,494.86 : 3,446.40 = 2,363.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,494.86/3,446.40 = 2,363.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,494.86x = 3,446.40 × 2,363.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,494.86x = 8,146,048.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,146,048.90/2,494.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.13

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