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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,500.41, 3,448.60 and 2,332.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,500.41, 3,448.60 and 2,332.74 is: 3,217.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,500.41 : 3,448.60 = 2,332.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,500.41/3,448.60 = 2,332.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,500.41x = 3,448.60 × 2,332.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,500.41x = 8,044,681.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,044,681.33/2,500.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,217.34

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