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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.41, 3,451.36 and 2,334.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.41, 3,451.36 and 2,334.74 is: 3,220.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.41 : 3,451.36 = 2,334.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.41/3,451.36 = 2,334.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.41x = 3,451.36 × 2,334.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.41x = 8,058,028.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,058,028.25/2,502.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.11

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