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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,499.14, 3,751.01 and 2,348.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,499.14, 3,751.01 and 2,348.44 is: 3,524.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,499.14 : 3,751.01 = 2,348.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,499.14/3,751.01 = 2,348.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,499.14x = 3,751.01 × 2,348.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,499.14x = 8,809,030.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,809,030.71/2,499.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.83

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