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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.60, 3,439.76 and 2,206.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.60, 3,439.76 and 2,206.14 is: 3,032.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.60 : 3,439.76 = 2,206.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.60/3,439.76 = 2,206.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.60x = 3,439.76 × 2,206.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.60x = 7,588,581.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,588,581.10/2,502.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,032.28

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