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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,494.92, 3,444.47 and 2,218.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,494.92, 3,444.47 and 2,218.15 is: 3,062.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,494.92 : 3,444.47 = 2,218.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,494.92/3,444.47 = 2,218.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,494.92x = 3,444.47 × 2,218.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,494.92x = 7,640,351.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,640,351.13/2,494.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.36

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