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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.24, 3,449.84 and 2,217.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.24, 3,449.84 and 2,217.98 is: 3,059.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.24 : 3,449.84 = 2,217.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.24/3,449.84 = 2,217.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.24x = 3,449.84 × 2,217.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.24x = 7,651,676.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,651,676.12/2,501.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.15

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