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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.48, 3,457.44 and 2,133.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.48, 3,457.44 and 2,133.36 is: 2,947.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.48 : 3,457.44 = 2,133.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.48/3,457.44 = 2,133.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.48x = 3,457.44 × 2,133.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.48x = 7,375,964.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,375,964.20/2,502.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,947.46

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