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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,498.94, 3,444.47 and 2,000.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,498.94, 3,444.47 and 2,000.70 is: 2,757.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,498.94 : 3,444.47 = 2,000.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,498.94/3,444.47 = 2,000.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,498.94x = 3,444.47 × 2,000.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,498.94x = 6,891,351.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,891,351.13/2,498.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,757.71

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