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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.85, 3,453.53 and 2,239.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.85, 3,453.53 and 2,239.41 is: 3,091.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.85 : 3,453.53 = 2,239.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.85/3,453.53 = 2,239.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.85x = 3,453.53 × 2,239.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.85x = 7,733,858.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,733,858.42/2,501.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.26

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