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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.10, 3,453.88 and 2,239.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.10, 3,453.88 and 2,239.66 is: 3,091.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.10 : 3,453.88 = 2,239.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.10/3,453.88 = 2,239.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.10x = 3,453.88 × 2,239.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.10x = 7,735,516.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,735,516.88/2,502.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.61

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