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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,503.24, 3,452.60 and 2,219.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,503.24, 3,452.60 and 2,219.98 is: 3,061.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,503.24 : 3,452.60 = 2,219.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,503.24/3,452.60 = 2,219.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,503.24x = 3,452.60 × 2,219.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,503.24x = 7,664,702.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,664,702.95/2,503.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.91

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