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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,499.04, 3,449.09 and 2,388.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,499.04, 3,449.09 and 2,388.32 is: 3,296.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,499.04 : 3,449.09 = 2,388.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,499.04/3,449.09 = 2,388.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,499.04x = 3,449.09 × 2,388.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,499.04x = 8,237,532.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,237,532.29/2,499.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,296.28

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