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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.30, 3,444.98 and 2,025.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.30, 3,444.98 and 2,025.73 is: 2,794.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.30 : 3,444.98 = 2,025.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.30/3,444.98 = 2,025.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.30x = 3,444.98 × 2,025.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.30x = 6,978,589.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,978,589.21/2,497.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,794.45

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