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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,499.18, 3,447.52 and 2,027.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,499.18, 3,447.52 and 2,027.62 is: 2,797.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,499.18 : 3,447.52 = 2,027.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,499.18/3,447.52 = 2,027.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,499.18x = 3,447.52 × 2,027.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,499.18x = 6,990,260.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,990,260.50/2,499.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,797.02

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