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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,494.99, 3,749.33 and 2,332.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,494.99, 3,749.33 and 2,332.46 is: 3,505.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,494.99 : 3,749.33 = 2,332.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,494.99/3,749.33 = 2,332.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,494.99x = 3,749.33 × 2,332.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,494.99x = 8,745,177.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,745,177.46/2,494.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,505.10

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