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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.04, 3,751.20 and 2,297.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.04, 3,751.20 and 2,297.49 is: 3,441.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.04 : 3,751.20 = 2,297.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.04/3,751.20 = 2,297.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.04x = 3,751.20 × 2,297.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.04x = 8,618,344.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,618,344.49/2,504.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.78

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