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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,498.11, 3,445.61 and 1,752.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,498.11, 3,445.61 and 1,752.24 is: 2,416.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,498.11 : 3,445.61 = 1,752.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,498.11/3,445.61 = 1,752.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,498.11x = 3,445.61 × 1,752.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,498.11x = 6,037,509.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,037,509.68/2,498.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,416.83

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