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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,498.06, 3,445.36 and 2,330.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,498.06, 3,445.36 and 2,330.40 is: 3,214.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,498.06 : 3,445.36 = 2,330.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,498.06/3,445.36 = 2,330.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,498.06x = 3,445.36 × 2,330.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,498.06x = 8,029,066.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,029,066.94/2,498.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,214.12

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