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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,494.89, 3,439.68 and 2,045.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,494.89, 3,439.68 and 2,045.07 is: 2,819.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,494.89 : 3,439.68 = 2,045.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,494.89/3,439.68 = 2,045.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,494.89x = 3,439.68 × 2,045.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,494.89x = 7,034,386.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,034,386.38/2,494.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,819.52

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