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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,500.66, 3,448.94 and 2,332.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,500.66, 3,448.94 and 2,332.99 is: 3,217.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,500.66 : 3,448.94 = 2,332.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,500.66/3,448.94 = 2,332.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,500.66x = 3,448.94 × 2,332.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,500.66x = 8,046,342.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,046,342.53/2,500.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,217.69

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